Juicy Pineapple Cake
A moist and flavorful pineapple cake bursting with natural sweetness and juicy pineapple pieces, perfect for dessert or celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple (with juice) and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For extra moisture, top the cooled cake with a cream cheese frosting or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/juicy-pineapple-cake/