Pineapple Juice Cake

Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with this easy Pineapple Juice Cake. Moist as can be and loaded with tangy pineapple flavor, it’s sure to be an instant family favorite. The best part might just be how simple it is to whip up. With the help of a boxed cake mix, the batter comes together with only four ingredients and bakes in just over half an hour. A simple pineapple syrup is poured over the baked cake to add even more sweet, fruity flavor and to lock in all the moisture. Yum!

Once the syrup has been fully absorbed, it’s time to flip the bundt cake onto your favorite serving plate. Drizzle a little more syrup over the top and add fresh or canned pineapple slices for the final touch. Slice, serve, and get ready for all the compliments to roll in. This recipe has been a favorite to just about everyone I’ve ever served it to!

The next time you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert give this easy Pineapple Juice Cake a try. It will take no time at all and still make you look like the hostess with the mostess. Who could resist the tangy goodness of this tropical dessert!

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1 Pineapple Juice Cake

1.1 Cake

1.2 Pineapple Syrup

1.3 Preparation

Pineapple Juice Cake

Yield(s): Serves 8-10

10m prep time

30m cook time

4.8

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Cake

• 1 (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 4 eggs, room temperature

Pineapple Syrup

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted, still hot

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a standard bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients and mix until just combined.
3. Transfer batter to the prepared bundt and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
4. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the syrup.
5. Pineapple Syrup: Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice into the melted butter while it’s still hot. Whisk until smooth.
6. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake (while it’s still in the pan), then pour about ¾ of the syrup over the top.
7. Allow syrup to soak in for 15 more minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Drizzle remaining syrup overtop.