Description
This Easiest Pineapple Bake is a warm, comforting dessert with a soft, moist center and a beautifully golden top. Made with simple pantry staples and sweet crushed pineapple, it’s the perfect cross between a pudding cake and a fruit cobbler. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, holidays, or whenever you’re craving an easy homemade dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup milk
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Pour in the milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Pour in the milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Easiest Pineapple Bake