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Original Easiest Pineapple Cake

This Original Easiest Pineapple Cake is a delightful dessert that’s moist, tender, and bursting with tropical flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying a slice with coffee, it’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls 
  • Whisk or electric hand mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix pineapple and eggs in a bowl until blended.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat frosting ingredients until creamy and spread over cooled cake.
  • Enjoy this easy, tropical-inspired dessert that’s sure to please every time!