Pineapple Juice Cake Recipe (70 Min Moist Tropical Swirl Cake)
🕒 Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Bake: 50 min | ⏱️ Total: 70 min
👥 Serves: 12 | 🔥 Calories: 420 kcal/slice
Why You'll LOVE This Pineapple Juice Cake Recipe ✨
- Tropical Paradise: Ultra-moist cake with swirled pineapple filling + drippy glaze = summer in every bite!
- NO DRY CAKE: Pineapple juice makes it juicy for DAYS
- Diet-Friendly: Nut-Free, Make-Ahead, Crowd-Pleasing
Ingredients 📋
🍍 Cake Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
🍍 Pineapple Filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
✨ Pineapple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
💡 Pro Tip: Drain crushed pineapple VERY well = thick filling, NO soggy cake!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Prep Oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease 9" round pan → Ready for batter!
- 2. Cream Butter: Beat butter + 2 cups sugar 3 min fluffy. Add eggs 1-by-1 → Light base!
- 3. Make Batter: Alternate flour mix + pineapple juice into creamed mixture → Moist magic!
- 4. Swirl Filling: Cook pineapple + sugar + cornstarch 5 min thick. Swirl into batter → Tropical ribbon!
- 5. Bake & Glaze: 50-60 min. Cool, drizzle glaze + lemon zest → Shiny perfection!
⏰ Timing Hack: Make filling while batter rests – saves 7 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Drain Pineapple: Press through sieve = thick filling, not watery
- Swirl Trick: Knife figure-8 pattern = even fruit distribution
- Storage: Room temp 3 days | Fridge 5 days | Freeze 2 months
- Glaze Consistency: Thick ribbon = perfect drip!
Variations 🌱
- Vegan: Plant butter + flax eggs + coconut milk
- Coconut: Add ½ cup coconut flakes to batter
- Spicy: ½ tsp ginger in glaze
- Mini: Cupcakes = 20 min bake time
FAQ ❓
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes! Blend 2 cups fresh + 2 tbsp sugar. Cook 10 min to thicken
Gluten-free?
Yes! 1:1 GF flour blend + 2 extra tbsp pineapple juice
Why is cake dry?
Don't overbake! Toothpick with moist crumbs = perfect
Nutrition (Per Slice) 🥗
Calories: 420 | Protein: 5g | Carbs: 68g | Fat: 16g
Nut-Free ✓ Tropical ✓ Party Ready ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Whipped Cream – Cloud-like topping
- Fresh Pineapple – Garnish slices
- Coconut Ice Cream – Tropical dream
Reader Reviews ⭐
"SO MOIST! Tastes like Hawaiian vacation" – Lisa, CA
"Swirl pattern = GORGEOUS! Party hit" – Maria, FL
