Quick Pineapple Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, pineapple-flavored cake with coconut topping, perfect for dessert or tea time, offering tropical sweetness and comforting textures for gatherings or family treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a 9-inch deep pan, melt butter.
  2. Add self-rising flour, sugar, milk, and vanilla to the melted butter and beat until blended.
  3. Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving the juice.
  4. Pour the flour mixture into the melted butter in the pan.
  5. Spread shredded coconut over the batter, then spread the drained pineapple on top. Do not stir.
  6. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the top.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cake springs back when touched.
  8. While hot, pour the reserved pineapple juice over the cake.
  9. Let cool, then cut into squares. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

737 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 67.5g 25% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 22.7g 45% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 166.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 329mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 167.8mg 13% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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