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Moist and dense pineapple juice cake fully coated in thick glossy glaze, with a juicy pineapple-infused crumb and a rich glaze pooling inside the sliced section, topped with chunky fresh pineapple pieces for a vibrant homemade finish.

Pineapple Juice Cake

Moist pineapple juice cake with tropical flavor and gorgeous white glaze that drips beautifully down the sides.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter Softened
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For glaze
  • ½ cup pineapple juice For glaze
  • ¼ cup butter Melted, for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For glaze
  • fresh pineapple chunks For garnish

Equipment

  • 10-inch round cake pan Or bundt pan for classic shape
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer For proper creaming
  • Large mixing bowl For cake and glaze preparation
  • Wire cooling rack For proper cooling
  • Small saucepan For glaze preparation

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven 350°F, grease and flour cake pan thoroughly
  2. Butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes
  3. Eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract until combined
  4. Flour mixture and pineapple juice alternately, begin and end with flour
  5. Pour into prepared pan, bake 65-75 minutes until golden
  6. In pan 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack completely
  7. Whisk powdered sugar, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla until smooth
  8. Pour glaze over cooled cake, garnish with fresh pineapple chunks

Notes

This cake is perfect for tropical celebrations or summer gatherings. The glaze adds extra sweetness and a stunning finish. Adjust garnish to preference.