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Moist Pineapple Juice Cake with Vanilla Glaze and Fresh Pineapple Topping

Name: Pineapple Juice Cake (Tropical Moist Layer Cake)

Summary: This Pineapple Juice Cake is a moist, fluffy, and tropical cake that brings sunshine to your table with every slice. Made with pineapple juice, yellow cake mix, and vanilla pudding mix, it is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or whenever you crave a bright and fruity dessert.
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Prep Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice fresh or canned

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake pans
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
  3. Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  6. Combine: Add flour mixture gradually, alternating with pineapple juice.
  7. Add Cake Mix & Pudding: Fold in cake mix and pudding mix until smooth.
  8. Bake: Pour into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool & Glaze: Let cool before glazing with pineapple glaze or frosting.

Notes

Notes:
Use fresh pineapple juice for the best flavor.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid sliding.
You can add coconut flakes for variation.