Pineapple Juice Cake

Cut cake revealing a tender crumb and a sticky, sweet coating.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

This Pineapple Juice Cake features yellow cake mix, pineapple juice, eggs, and a buttery pineapple glaze. Moist, sweet, and simple to prepare, it’s a timeless dessert with vibrant tropical flavor.

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Servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 15.25 oz package yellow cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup pineapple juice 100% juice, not from concentrate
4 large eggs at room temperature

For the Pineapple Syrup:

2 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup pineapple juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and hot

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a standard bundt cake pan to ensure easy removal.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs. Whisk or mix with a hand mixer until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.

Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cake:

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes.

Prepare the Pineapple Syrup:

While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and melted butter until a smooth syrup forms.

Soak the Cake:

Using a skewer or fork, gently poke holes across the surface of the cake while it remains in the pan. Pour approximately ¾ of the syrup over the warm cake and allow it to absorb for an additional 15 minutes.

Invert and Finish:

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Drizzle the remaining syrup evenly over the top before serving.

Notes

To prepare this recipe gluten-free, substitute the yellow cake mix with a certified gluten-free yellow cake mix of the same weight (15.25 oz). Verify that the powdered sugar and pineapple juice are labeled gluten-free, as some brands may include additives or be processed in facilities that handle wheat. The remaining ingredients—eggs, butter, and pineapple juice—are naturally gluten-free.

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