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Easy Pineapple Angel Food Cake — Light, Fruity & Simple
This Pineapple Angel Food Cake is one of the easiest yet most delightful desserts you’ll ever bake. With just two main ingredients — angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple — you get a light, fluffy cake with tropical flavor that’s perfect for spring, summer, holidays, or anytime you want a sweet treat without a lot of fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
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So simple: Only two basic ingredients — no eggs, no measuring liquids, just mix and bake!
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Light & fluffy: Angel food cake is naturally airy, and the acidity of the pineapple helps maintain that texture.
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Versatile dessert: Serve it plain, with whipped cream, toasted coconut, fresh fruit, or pineapple tidbits.
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Great for gatherings: This cake is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) box angel food cake mix (make sure it’s the single-bag variety)
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1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice (don’t drain)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry angel food cake mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice. Beat on low for about 30 seconds, then on medium speed for another minute so it’s evenly combined.
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Prepare Pan: Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish — do not grease the pan, as the batter needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
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Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is a deep golden brown and the cake springs back lightly when touched.
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Cool Upside Down: Once out of the oven, let the cake cool upside down in the pan (especially if using a tube pan). This helps the cake set and prevents it from collapsing.
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Serve: Remove from the pan once completely cool. Serve slices plain or with whipped cream, toasted coconut, fresh pineapple pieces, or berries.
Tips & Variations
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Avoid greasing the pan: Unlike many cakes, an ungreased pan helps angel food cake rise properly.
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Don’t underbake: The cake should be deep golden on top — underbaking can make it collapse as it cools.
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Optional toppings: Fresh whipped cream, coconut flakes, or extra pineapple tidbits make lovely garnishes.
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Cupcake option: If you have extra batter, this same mix can be baked as cupcakes — baking time will be shorter (about 20–22 minutes).
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box angel food cake mix (one with a single bag of mix)
- 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (with juice, not syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, beat dry angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple (with juice) on low speed for 30 seconds. Turn mixer to medium speed and continue beating for another minute. Pour into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, no more than 3/4 full.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely upside down.
- Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition
- CAKE MIX: Bake a delicious, fluffy angel food cake dessert; Just follow the simple steps on the box to add water, mix together, and bake
- QUICK AND EASY: From the box to the oven in minutes; Perfect for parties or to make at a moment's notice
- ENDLESS OPTIONS: Add your own twist to this cake mix by trying tested and trusted Betty Crocker recipes
- SWEET ANYTIME TREAT: Fluffy, slightly chewy and satisfyingly sweet
- CONTAINS: One box of Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix, Just Add Water, 16 oz
- NO ADDED SUGAR: DOLE Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice is filled with all the deliciousness you find in whole pineapples, with no added sugar; Perfect for fruit smoothies, baking, cottage cheese, and cakes
- NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE: DOLE Crushed Pineapple in 100% Juice is rich in Vitamin C and is made from all natural fruit and non-GMO ingredients; It's naturally gluten free and Kosher, and great for recipes like candied pineapple
- DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE: With Dole's shelf-stable pineapple products, you can have the delicious taste of refreshing pineapple in bulk anywhere, anytime; Try Dole's pineapple chunks, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice
- HEALTHY SNACKS AND JUICES: From packaged shelf stable fruit, to dried fruit, fruit juices, and frozen fruit, Dole is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing, and marketing packaged fruit and healthy snacks for kids and adults
- REFRESHING FLAVOR: Try the refreshing bright flavor of Dole's packed fruit, fruit juice, and other pantry staples in all your favorite recipes
- NO ADDED SUGAR: DOLE Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice is filled with all the deliciousness you find in whole pineapples, with no added sugar; Perfect for fruit smoothies, baking, cottage cheese, and cakes
- NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE: DOLE Crushed Pineapple in 100% Juice is rich in Vitamin C and is made from all natural fruit and non-GMO ingredients; It's naturally gluten free and Kosher, and great for recipes like candied pineapple
- DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE: With Dole's shelf-stable pineapple products, you can have the delicious taste of refreshing pineapple anywhere, anytime and in bulk; Try Dole's pineapple chunks, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice
- HEALTHY SNACKS AND JUICES: From packaged shelf stable fruit, to dried fruit, fruit juices, and frozen fruit, Dole is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing, and marketing packaged fruit and healthy snacks for kids and adults
- REFRESHING FLAVOR: Try the refreshing bright flavor of Dole's packed fruit, fruit juice, and other pantry staples in all your favorite recipes
