Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- 4 large eggs
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until smooth and well blended.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased Bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake bakes, heat the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and unsalted butter together in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Apply Glaze: Once the cake is removed from the oven, immediately poke holes all over its top using a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake while it is still in the pan to allow it to soak in.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the glaze fully. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and serve.
Notes
- Add drained crushed pineapple to the batter for extra texture and pineapple flavor.
- Mix shredded coconut into the glaze for an enhanced tropical flavor.
- For a citrusy variation, substitute part of the pineapple juice in the batter with orange juice.
- Store leftover cake at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for about 15 seconds for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg