🍍 Tropical Pineapple Bliss Cake 🍰🌞

Bright, juicy, and soaked in sunshine—this pineapple cake is the ultimate tropical treat!

This Tropical Pineapple Bliss Cake is a soft and tender butter cake infused with crushed pineapple and topped with a sweet pineapple glaze. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for summer parties, beach-themed birthdays, or anytime you crave a little tropical escape.

☀️ Ingredients

For the Cake:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• ½ cup pineapple juice

For the Glaze & Topping:

• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

• 1–2 tablespoons pineapple juice (to loosen the glaze)

• ½ cup pineapple chunks (for garnish)

🌴 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs & Vanilla:
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine:
   Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

6. Add Pineapple:
   Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and pineapple juice until evenly distributed.

7. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Glaze the Cake:
   While the cake is baking, whisk the sweetened condensed milk with 1–2 tablespoons pineapple juice until smooth.

9. Soak & Cool:
   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes across the top with a fork or skewer and pour the glaze slowly over the warm cake. Allow it to fully absorb and cool.

10. Finish & Serve:
    Once completely cooled, top with pineapple chunks and a little extra glaze or whipped cream if desired. Slice and enjoy!

🍰 Recipe Notes & Tips

• Don’t skip poking holes—this lets the glaze soak in and keeps the cake incredibly moist.

• For extra flair, top with toasted coconut, maraschino cherries, or mint leaves.

• This cake also works well as cupcakes or in a loaf pan—just adjust bake time accordingly.

🧁 Nutrition & Storage

• Calories per slice: ~380 kcal

• Servings: 8 generous slices

• Storage: Store covered at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Best served slightly chilled or at room temp.