One of the best things about this pineapple cake is how incredibly simple the process is. Since this easiest 5 minute one bowl pineapple cake recipe skips the tedious step of beating butter and sugar, you’ll save time and effort—moving from mixing bowl to oven in no time at all.
This recipe is baked in a large 9 x 13″ pan, which yields a generous amount of cake. This makes it perfect for gatherings, but it also allows you to control your portions—you can cut the pieces as small or as large as you wish to manage your treats.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
While we love this cake for its flavor, the star ingredient—pineapple—actually packs a nutritional punch. Including real fruit and juice adds more than just moisture:
Digestive Aid: Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein, easing digestion and reducing bloating.
Anti-Inflammatory: Bromelain is also known to help reduce swelling and inflammation.
Immune Support: Just one cup of pineapple provides nearly 80% of your daily Vitamin C, which is essential for immune health.
Mineral Rich: It is high in Manganese, a trace mineral vital for bone health and metabolism.
Antioxidant Boost: Packed with flavonoids and phenolic acids, it helps your body in combating oxidative stress.
Note: Because pineapple is naturally acidic and contains bromelain, those with acid reflux or those on blood-thinning medications should enjoy it in moderation.
How to Make the Moistest and Easiest 5-Minute One Bowl Pineapple Cake

Get ready to treat yourself to this tropical pineapple dessert because before you know it, this simple one-bowl cake will be ready to eat. So gather your baking supplies and prepare to indulge.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking soda, leveled
2 large eggs
1 can crushed pineapple (20-oz.) with juice
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat: Set your oven to 350-degrees.
Sift: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda.
Mix: Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and the crushed pineapple with its juice. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth.
Bake: Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13″ pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Then serve plain for a light, snack-style cake or topped with favorite creamy white confectioners’ sugar frosting. After frosting, sprinkle the top generously with grated coconut flakes for extra texture and a vacation-worthy flavor.
ENJOY!
More of My Delicious Pineapple Cake Recipes to Try
If you loved how simple and flavorful this recipe for my easiest 5 minute one bowl pineapple cake is, you won’t want to miss these other tropical favorites from my kitchen:
Still craving more? Feel free to use the search box on my site to discover even more of my favorite pineapple dessert recipes!

Since this one-bowl and incredibly moist pineapple cake recipe skips the tedious step of beating butter and sugar, you’ll save time and effort—moving from mixing bowl to oven in just five minutes. Serve plain or top with your favorite creamy white confectioners’ sugar frosting!
Course:
Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
easiest 5 minute one bowl pineapple cake recipe, healthy baking, one bowl pineapple cake, pineapple, pineapple cake recipe, quick dessert, tropical dessert
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2
cups
all-purpose flour -
1 ½
cups
of sugar -
2
teaspoons
of baking soda
leveled -
2
large eggs -
1
can crushed pineapple
20-oz. with juice -
1
teaspoon
of vanilla extract
Preheat: Set your oven to 350-degrees.
Sift: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda.
Mix: Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and the crushed pineapple with its juice. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth.
Bake: Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13″ pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Then serve plain for a light, snack-style cake or topped with favorite creamy white confectioners’ sugar frosting. After frosting, sprinkle the top generously with grated coconut flakes for extra texture and a vacation-worthy flavor.
ENJOY!
Enjoy This Easy Pineapple Dessert
Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert for your next potluck, my easiest 5 minute one bowl pineapple cake recipe is a guaranteed winner. It proves that you don’t need fancy equipment or hours in the kitchen to create something truly delicious and moist. In addition, with the added health benefits of real pineapple, it’s a dessert you can feel a little better about sharing.
Give it a try this weekend—whether you serve it plain, dusted with sugar, or topped with tropical coconut flakes, it’s sure to become a new family favorite!
How do you like to top your pineapple cake? Let me know in the comments below!

