3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake

Incredibly Easy Pineapple Cake made with just 3 ingredients – angel food cake mix, crushed pineapple, and vanilla – then baked until golden around the edges with a lovely light and cloud-like texture. It’s a delicious and effortless tropical summer dessert.

And if you’re craving a citrus treat, try this easy 3-ingredient lemon cake too!

3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake Recipe

If you love all things pineapple, and craving a pineapple treat but are short on time, this ridiculously easy pineapple cake is an instant winner. Made with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, it’s truly effortless.

A simple combination of angel food cake mix, canned crushed pineapple, plus vanilla is baked for a short time until golden in appearance and light and airy in texture. A piping of fresh whipped cream is completely optional, but a nice way to finish off the dessert.

Stock up on these simple pantry items so you’ll always be ready to make this quick pineapple dessert. It’s perfect any time of year if you’re hosting a get-together or need to bring a dessert to a potluck. Make it once, and you probably won’t even need the directions anymore!

Ingredients Needed

As mentioned, you only need 3 simple ingredients to make this easy pineapple cake recipe. There are optional add-ins and toppings listed below, but not necessary for the cake to turn out.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Angel Food Cake Mix – A 16 ounce box of your preferred brand. I use Betty Crocker but Duncan Hines or any other brand works fine. You’ll be using just the powder, do not add water, eggs, oil, or anything else.
• Crushed pineapple – A 20 ounce can, undrained. You want the juice, too.
• Vanilla – Just a little vanilla extract makes a big difference in baked goods.

Recipe Variations

• Add in some coconut flakes – Coconut and pineapple love one another! Feel free to stir in 3/4 of a cup of sweetened coconut flakes.
• You can use pineapple pie filling – The canned crushed pineapple can be replaced with an equal amount of pineapple pie filling if you can find it. Keep in mind, this will make the overall texture a bit more spongey.
• Toppings – Feel free to pipe some fresh whipped cream on top of the baked, cooled cake or dusted with powdered sugar for a hint of of sweetness and lovely presentation.

How to Make 3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake

This pineapple cake doesn’t get any easier in just 3 steps, as the oven does almost all of the work!
(Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details and don’t miss the helpful tips and video below.)

1. Combine ingredients. Mix all the ingredients together until incorporated and smooth.
2. Pour into baking dish. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish in an even layer.
3. Bake & Cool. Bake at 350F For 30 minutes or until slightly golden and a tester comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Video: 3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake

Serving Suggestions

I usually top the baked, cooled cake with some fresh piped whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. This is completely optional and not needed for the cake to turn out, but it does add an extra level of deliciousness and visual appeal. You can also serve it with more pineapple, or other fruit like mangoes or berries.

Proper Storage

This pineapple cake is best eaten the day it’s made, but leftovers will keep for a bit longer.

• Fridge. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container with cling wrap in-between any layers. They will keep for up to 4 days.
• Freezer. You can also freeze either the whole cake or cut into portions. Wrap them tightly, then transfer to a freezer safe Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or set out on the counter at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

More Pineapple Desserts:

• No-Bake Pineapple Lush
• Pineapple Dip
• Pistachio Pineapple Dip
• Pineapple Fritter Rings
• Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Foil Packs

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3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake

5 from 12 Ratings

Incredibly Easy Pineapple Cake made with just 3 ingredients – angel food cake mix, crushed pineapple, and vanilla – then baked until golden around the edges with a lovely light and cloud-like texture. It's a delicious and effortless tropical summer dessert.

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

• 16 ounce box angel food cake mix (Just the powder. Do not add water, eggs, oil, or anything else)
• 21 ounce can crushed pineapple , undrained
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine until incorporated and smooth –  don't over mix or whip.
• Pour batter into prepared pan in an even layer.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until slightly golden and a tester comes out clean.
• Let cool completely, then cut into squares. Top with piped whipped cream or lightly dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

  OPTIONAL coconut flakes. Feel free to stir 3/4 of a cup of sweetened coconut flakes into the batter. Coconut and pineapple love one another!

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Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredient pineapple cake, easy pineapple cake, easy pineapple desserts

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