Description

This Pineapple Juice Cake is sunshine in every slice—moist, tender, and bursting with sweet pineapple flavor. Topped with a zesty lime glaze, it’s the perfect easy dessert to brighten any day, from picnics to holidays. A nostalgic favorite made modern, straight from Katy’s warm kitchen to yours.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup fresh pineapple juice (reserve some for glaze)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lime (optional)

For the Glaze (Optional):

¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk pineapple juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lime zest until smooth.
Make Batter: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in three additions, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk reserved pineapple juice, powdered sugar, and lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake and let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Fresh pineapple juice is ideal, but canned 100% juice works too.

Lime zest adds a refreshing brightness but is optional.

To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pineapple juice cake, easy pineapple cake, summer dessert, moist pineapple cake, nostalgic recipes