Easy Pineapple Bundt Cake Recipe (video)
Welcome spring and warmer weather with this bright and delicious pineapple bundt cake! It’s packed with fruity tropical pineapple flavor and topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting. Plus, this bundt cake recipe is super easy to make – just 15 minutes and it’s in the oven! This pineapple cake is perfect for any occasion, or with just a cup of coffee in the morning.
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Super Easy Cake Recipe
Bundt cakes are the ultimate cakes for the lazy baker. They require little prep time and no or little to no decorating afterwards. For this pineapple cake recipe, I added the pineapple directly into the batter for the most flavor. To garnish the top, I add just a simple whipped cream frosting topped with maraschino cherries and pineapple chunks. The simplicity is elegant and eye-catching!
Secret Bundt Cake Ingredient!
My secret to making a moist and delicious Bundt cake is to add melted chocolate to the batter. The chocolate adds incredible moisture to the cake and just a little bit of flavor. For this pineapple cake recipe I used white chocolate; for others, I use dark or milk chocolate.
How to Make a Pineapple Bundt Cake
- Preheat the oven to 335F. Prepare a large Bundt cake pan by spraying the pan well with a baking spray; or use the butter and flour method.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar and vanilla for a few minutes until the mixture is fluffy. Add in the melted chocolate and mix again until smooth. Begin adding the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Warm the milk in the microwave until lukewarm, then pour into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, salt and baking powder. Sift the dry ingredients into the batter and mix for 30 seconds with a hand mixer, or mix in by hand just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Drain as much of the juice from the crushed pineapple as possible, then add to the batter and fold. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, up to 1 hour and 20 minutes; until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool upright in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Optional Whipped Cream Frosting
This easy pineapple cake can be enjoyed with or without frosting!
- For the whipped cream, simply combine the chilled heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in a stand mixer bowl. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- If desired, transfer the cream into a piping bag and garnish the top of the cooled cake. I used a French open star tip #8ft.
- Un-frosted cake can stand at room temperature, covered with plastic. Refrigerate frosted cake in a covered stand.
Bundt Cake Baking Tip!
Have you ever baked a bundt cake only for it to get stuck in the pan? Worst feeling ever! To avoid that disaster in the future, make sure to use a baking spray that contains a starch. I get mine from Williams Sonoma. Or, try buttering and flouring the pan. For this, simply use a square of softened butter and using your fingers, grease the inside. Then, add approximately ¼ cup all-purpose flour to the pan and rotate it around until the flour coats the butter. Dump any excess flour out. Use this method for a perfect bundt cake every time!
More Recipes!
Enjoyed this easy and delicious tropical cake recipe? Check out these other recipes you’re sure to love!
- Pina Colada Cake – the ultimate tropical cake with coconut, pineapple, and a creamy frosting!
- Upside-Down Pineapple Cake – this old classic pineapple dessert is also with coconut and cherries!
- Pineapple Cake with Pineapple Buttercream – moist and fruity pineapple cake filled with pineapple curd! The most delicious tropical fruit cake!
- Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake – so easy and delicious, with loads of berries and lemon zest!
- Lemon Pound Cake – super easy, delicious and extra lemony cake with lemon glaze; perfect with a cup of coffee!
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Supplies & Tools for the Recipe
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- Use this simple Angel food cake bundt pan for this recipe.
- And make sure to spray down the sides of the pan with a good baking spray!
- I love my handheld KitchenAid mixer for making cake batters.
- This set of jumbo cake decorating tips includes the tip I used for this recipe.
Easy Pineapple Bundt Cake Recipe (video)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
For Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 10-12 maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 335F/168C. Prepare a large Bundt cake pan by spraying the pan well with a baking spray; or use the butter and flour method.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar and vanilla for a few minutes until the mixture is fluffy. Add in the melted chocolate and mix again until smooth. Begin adding the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Warm the milk in the microwave until lukewarm, then pour into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, salt and baking powder. Sift the dry ingredients into the batter and mix for 30 seconds with a hand mixer, or mix in by hand just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Drain as much of the juice from the crushed pineapple as possible, then add to the batter and fold. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, up to 1 hour and 20 minutes; until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool upright in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Cake can be enjoyed with or without frosting. For the whipped cream, simply combine the chilled heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in a stand mixer bowl. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- If desired, transfer the cream into a piping bag and garnish the top of the cooled cake. I used a French open star tip #8ft.
- Un-frosted cake can stand at room temperature, covered with plastic. Refrigerate frosted cake in a covered stand.
with Summer coming can’t wait to try this cake.
This looks delicious!
I’ve always hated baking its something that I dreaded and couldn’t succeed at. Until I started following your blog! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Aww, I’m so glad you find my blog helpful!! 🙂
So delicious and easy to make a simple pineapple cake. ??????
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
Hi Tatyana
May I know the size of the bundt pan that you used?
If I would like to use normal round cake pan is it all right to do so?
Hi Michele, the pan I used was 9-inch. You can definitely make this cake in a regular pan, too. Enjoy 🙂
Hy tatyana.
I want to make pineapple cake .
Can i make this ans 3 or 2 pan 6 inches .
What about temperature and time en case ?
I.will appreciate your help.
My second question do you think is good combination pineapple and chocolate layer cake?
Hi Fanny! Yes, you can use this recipe to make a stacked cake instead of a bundt cake. It will make three, 8-inch cake layers, or two, 9-inch cake layers. I recommend baking at 350F for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I’m not sure how it would taste with chocolate. I would keep it simple with just the pineapple cake. Enjoy! 🙂
Hi tatyana
Can i make pineapple cake 3 layers 8″cake?
What about three, 6-inch cake layers?
Yes, that would work, too! The layers will be much thicker if you’re using 6-inch pans. You’ll need to increase the baking time. Enjoy! 🙂
Hi tatyana
I was wondering i use 1 can 8 oz crushed pineapple but the cake didn’t taste pineapple or maybe was the big can crushed pineapple? Wish one did you use for the cake?
I did 3 “8” inches layer.
Thanks
Hi Fanny! I used 1 cup or 8oz of crushed pineapple. It doesn’t add too much pineapple flavor but it does help make the cake more moist. You can add another cup of diced pineapple for more pineapple flavor 🙂
Thanks so much!!🤗
Do I need the white chocolate can I substitute with something else
You can omit the chocolate all together. The cake will still taste fantastic. The chocolate does add more moisture to the cake.
Hi Tatyana,
Can I substitute the white chocolate for something else of substance
Thank you
Helena Kropf
Hello Tatyana,
I had a question. Can I half the recipe and baking it in a loaf pan? Your reply would be really helpful thank you.
Yes! 🙂 That will work great, too! Enjoy!
Do you know if the baking time will change and also I have a thin 9 inch round cake pan that is about 2 or 3 inches of tall in height. Do you think that by reducing the recipe by half will work? because I am thinking that if I make the whole recipe and bake it in a normal cake pan, since my pan is short it might overflow? What do you think?
If you want to use a 9-inch pan, cutting the recipe in half is a great idea! The baking time will be approximately 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.