Tropical Pineapple Juice Cake with Creamy Layers Recipe
Indulge in the tropical goodness of this Pineapple Juice Cake with creamy layers that are bursting with pineapple flavor. This delightful cake combines moist pineapple-infused layers with a creamy cream cheese frosting, topped with fresh pineapple slices for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pineapple Cake:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice (to loosen and flavor)
Decoration:
- Thin slices of fresh pineapple (or canned rings), halved
- Optional: a pineapple wedge with rind for the top
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three or four 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and lemon zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and pineapple juice to the wet batter, starting and ending with flour.
- Bake the Layers: Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 22–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pineapple juice. Whip until creamy and slightly loose, perfect for spreading.
- Assemble & Decorate: Stack the layers with a generous amount of frosting in between each. Coat the outside thinly for a semi-naked effect, or fully cover if desired. Top with pineapple slices and crown the center with a halved pineapple wedge for drama.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pineapple Juice Cake, Creamy Layers, Tropical Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Pineapple Dessert