Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Juice Cake with a sweet glaze that perfectly complements the moist and flavorful cake. This dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion, from summer gatherings to holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 10-cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, 1 cup pineapple juice, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, and vanilla. Heat until smooth.
- Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over the top. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, fold drained crushed pineapple into the batter.
- Top with shredded coconut or white chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
