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Pineapple Soak Cake

🍍 Pineapple Soak Cake

This Pineapple Soak Cake is incredibly moist and bursting with tropical flavor. Made with crushed pineapple and drenched in a sweet pineapple glaze, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks, parties, or Sunday dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Potluck Cake, Sheet Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Medium saucepan (for glaze)
  • spatula
  • cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)

For the Pineapple Soak (Glaze):

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick or 113g unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup 180ml pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or use bottled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Mix the Cake Batter

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Mix until well combined.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Pineapple Soak

  • While the cake bakes, combine butter, sugar, and pineapple juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Soak the Cake

  • While the cake is still hot, poke holes all over the surface with a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm glaze over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in fully.

Cool & Serve

  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled for extra refreshment.

Notes

Do not drain the pineapple—the juice keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
For a tangy twist, add 1/2 cup sour cream to the batter.
Want more texture? Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or coconut flakes to the batter.
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