Pineapple Sunshine Cake
A light and tropical cake that combines the sweetness of pineapple with a moist, fluffy base, topped with a luscious vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cake mix, crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides for a beautiful finish.
- Top generously with whipped cream and cherries, if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy every blissful bite of your Pineapple Sunshine Cake!
Notes
For added flavor, fold in shredded coconut into the batter or substitute crushed mango or peach for a different fruit flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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