Description
This Pineapple Juice Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with warm spices and a delicate vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake features a tender crumb enhanced by pineapple juice both in the batter and as a luscious glaze that soaks into the cake to add extra moisture and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift or combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. The batter will be slightly thick; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake cools, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Warm over low heat, whisking constantly until the glaze is smooth and heated through but not boiling.
- Drizzle Glaze: After the cake has cooled in the pan for about 10 minutes, carefully remove it and place it on a wire rack. Pour the warm pineapple glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake for additional moisture and flavor.
- Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Serve as a delightful dessert or afternoon treat.
Notes
- For extra pineapple flavor, use fresh pineapple juice if possible.
- The ground cinnamon is optional but adds a nice warm spice that complements the pineapple.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with a mild-flavored oil like canola or sunflower oil.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or pineapple juice to thin it out.
