Pineapple Butter Cake is a classic and rich, super moist and buttery cake that is not only easy to make but so addictive that you will end up making it all the time!
For other cakes that use fruits, check out easy peach upside-down cake, classic panettone, quick and delicious fruit bread, etc.
I love desserts prepared using fruit, and upside-down fruit cakes are one of my favorites. But to make it even extra easy, I have prepared a no-fuss, delicious butter cake. This would be perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Birthdays, or any occasion.
You can make this cake look fancy or festive by topping it with confectioners sugar, whipped cream, and chunks of fresh pineapple.
What is your favorite dessert using fruits?
FAQs
What can you do with ripe pineapple?
Many of my readers ask me this question. Some of my favorite recipes I prepare using ripe or over-ripe pineapples are pineapple upside-down cake, pineapple sheera (pudding), and tropical fruit salad. You can even use ripe pineapples in stir-fries or simply grill it and serve it with ice cream or yogurt.
Should I refrigerate pineapple cake?
Yes. It is always better you refrigerate the cake. Either cover it with aluminum foil or place it in a cake container before refrigerating.
Can you make pineapple cake the day before?
Pineapple cake will remain fresh for up to 3 days. So once the cake is baked and comes to room temperature, you can cover it with aluminum foil and refrigerate it.
How to serve pineapple cake?
You can serve it warm or cold. I would highly recommend serving it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. You will thank me for this later 🙂
How to make the best Pineapple Butter Cake at home?
In a pan on medium-high heat, add 1 stick of butter. You can use salted or unsalted. If using salted butter, then skip the salt in the recipe. Once the butter has melted, add chopped pineapples and saute for about 10-12 minutes. The pineapple butter combination is a match made in heaven. The aroma and the taste will make you go crazy.
In a large mixing bowl, beat two eggs, and then add the rest of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom powder, sugar) and mix until just combined.
To the above batter, add sauteed pineapple along with melted butter and mix well. Transfer to a greased 9-inch pan and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
Tips and Some variations to the pineapple butter cake recipe below
- You can substitute brown sugar with regular sugar. The color of the cake will change accordingly.
- To make it more aromatic and take it to the next level, you can substitute butter with brown butter.
- You can also combine fruits like mango or apple or even shredded coconut into the recipe.
What flavors go well with pineapple, or what tastes good with pineapple?
This tangy and sweet fruit goes well with mango, grapes, orange, and berries and in any tropical recipe. You can also prepare cocktails using this fruit.
Detailed Recipe for Pineapple Butter Cake
Recipe card
Pineapple Butter Cake | Best Pineapple Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pineapple (chopped, about half pineapple)
- ½ cup Butter , 1 stick (or use brown butter or ghee)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅔ cups Sugar
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
Step I
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 180 degrees C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a pan on medium-high heat, add 1 stick of butter. Once the butter has melted, add chopped pineapples and saute for about 10-12 minutes.3 cups Pineapple, ½ cup Butter
Step II
- In a large mixing bowl, beat two eggs, and then add vanilla extract, and the rest of the dry ingredients (cardamom powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, brown sugar) and mix until just combined.2 large Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder, 1 cup All purpose flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ⅔ cups Sugar, ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- To the above batter, add sauteed pineapple along with melted butter and mix well.
- Transfer the batter to the greased pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
- Pineapple Butter Cake is ready. Serve and enjoy
- You can sprinkle top with confectioners sugar or whipped cream and fresh chunks of pineapple or both.
Notes
- Check the cake at the halfway mark. If the top is browning faster, then cover it with aluminum foil.
- Skip salt if you are using salted butter.
Some variations to the pineapple butter cake recipe below
- You can substitute brown sugar with regular sugar. The color of the cake will change accordingly.
- To make it more aromatic and take it to next level, you can substitute butter with brown butter.
- You can also combine fruits like mango or apple or even shredded coconut into the recipe.
Nutrition
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Don't miss to check out some of my delicious Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts, Fall and winter desserts, or best desserts for the Holiday season.
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Ingredients for Pineapple Butter Cake or Ghee Cake
Ingredients for Pineapple Butter Cake or Ghee Cake- 3 cups Pineapple (chopped, about half pineapple)
- ½ cup Butter (1 stick) (or brown butter or ghee)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅔ cups Sugar
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
Step-wise Instructions
Step I
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 180 C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a pan on medium-high heat, add 1 stick of butter. Once the butter has melted, add chopped pineapples and saute for about 10-12 minutes.
Step II
- In a large mixing bowl, beat two eggs, and then add vanilla extract and rest of the dry ingredients (cardamom powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar) and mix until just combined.
- To the above batter, add sauteed pineapple along with melted butter and mix well.
- Transfer the batter to a greased pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
- Pineapple Butter Cake is ready. Serve and enjoy
- You can sprinkle top with confectioners sugar or whipped cream and fresh chunks of pineapple or both.
GUNJAN C Dudani
I have been drooling over your cake images. Love this post and cannot wait to bake this cake tomorrow for my father in laws birthday. Thanks for sharing.
Laura Arteaga
Pineaple desserts are extremely yummy! Your Pineaple cake looks super moist and flavourful, I will be baking it for my kid this week. Thank you for this lovely recipe!
Renuka Shiroya
I just have the Pineapple butter cake and I'm enjoying its yummy taste. So, thank your for sharing awesome recipe. Also worth to mention that I've gone through the OTG (oven toaster griller) instead of the microwave oven.
Esther
Hi like to try your recipe , can I use canned pineapple instead?
Kushi
yes you can substitute. DO let me know how this turned out. For best result, use canned pineapple in light syrup if possible else your cake may turn too sweet.