Description
This delightful Pineapple Snack Cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet treat after dinner, this easy-to-make cake features crushed pineapple for natural sweetness and a tender crumb. Dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that will transport your taste buds to paradise!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 20-oz can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Tips: For extra pineapple flavor, reserve 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice and add it to the batter. Substitutions: You can use pineapple tidbits instead of crushed pineapple for more texture. Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, snack cake, easy dessert, tropical cake