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Pineapple Heaven Cake

A heavenly, incredibly moist golden cake infused with crushed pineapple and drenched in a warm, buttery caramel glaze, topped with fresh juicy pineapple chunks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Golden Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Pineapple Infusion
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz, do not drain
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Heaven Glaze & Topping
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter 1.5 sticks
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for glaze
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the softened butter, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. While the cake bakes, mix the undrained crushed pineapple with 1/4 cup sugar and let sit.
  5. Immediately after removing the hot cake from the oven, poke holes all over the surface using a skewer or wooden spoon handle. Pour the crushed pineapple mixture evenly over the top.
  6. Make the glaze: In a saucepan, melt 3/4 cup butter. Whisk in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
  7. Pour the hot caramel glaze slowly and evenly over the pineapple layer. Let the cake cool for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks before slicing and serving. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Do not drain the crushed pineapple! The juices are required to seep into the cake to make it incredibly moist.