no oil? no eggs? no problem! oh so easy pineapple cake

Name: No Oil? No Eggs? No Problem! Oh So Easy Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: PINEAPPLE CAKE; 1 box(es) pineapple cake mix; 1 can(s) crushed pineapple in its own juice, do not drain (20 oz. option to reserve 1/8 cup of juice for optional frosting); FROSTING OPTION 1; 8 - 12 ounce(s) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; FROSTING OPTION 2; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese or low-fat cream cheese; 16 ounce(s) frozen whipped topping, thawed (regular, lite or sugar-free); 1/2 package(s) dry instant pudding mix - vanilla or French vanilla (3.4 oz, regular or sugar-free/fat-free; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract (optional); 1/8 cup(s) reserved pineapple juice (optional)

(10 ratings)

A slice of Oh So Easy Pineapple Cake on a plate.

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

penny jordan

@PennyLJ55

Lubbock, TX

NO OIL? NO EGGS? NO PROBLEM! OH SO EASY PINEAPPLE CAKE I am always trying to come up with an easy way out. So when it comes to making a cake, I LOVE CAKE MIXES! Tonight I was thinking, I wonder if I could make a pineapple cake with just a pineapple cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple. Guess what? It worked! Very light, moist and so good! (If I say so myself.) My very own recipe!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you love pineapple, this cake recipe is for you. The cake itself is made with 2 ingredients - boxed pineapple cake mix and canned pineapple. They're probably in your pantry already! As this bakes, your kitchen will be filled with the wonderful smell of fresh, warm pineapple. You can use any frosting as you'd like, and add as little or as much as you think it needs. A super easy summertime dessert.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(10 ratings)

yield 12 -16

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For no oil? no eggs? no problem! oh so easy pineapple cake

PINEAPPLE CAKE
1 box

pineapple cake mix
1 can

crushed pineapple in its own juice, do not drain (20 oz. option to reserve 1/8 cup of juice for optional frosting)
FROSTING OPTION 1
8 - 12 oz

container frozen whipped topping, thawed
FROSTING OPTION 2
4 oz

cream cheese or low-fat cream cheese
16 oz

frozen whipped topping, thawed (regular, lite or sugar-free)
1/2 pkg

dry instant pudding mix - vanilla or French vanilla (3.4 oz, regular or sugar-free/fat-free
1/2 tsp

almond extract (optional)
1/8 c

reserved pineapple juice (optional)

How To Make no oil? no eggs? no problem! oh so easy pineapple cake

Test Kitchen Tips

We did a hybrid of the two suggested frostings. We used 8 oz of whipped topping, 1/2 a box of vanilla pudding, and the reserved pineapple juice. Then we piped a little bit of whipped topping around the edges.

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch OR desired cake pan for a layer cake with 'Baker's Joy' or whatever nonstick cooking spray you prefer.

2
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, combine pineapple cake mix and 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple in its own juice (ADD JUICE TOO). If using juice in frosting, reserve 1/8 cup. Mix for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
3
Pour batter into prepared cake pan(s) and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 28 - 32 minutes. The cake will bake up as any other cake and can be tested using a toothpick or lightly touching the cake in the center. If it springs back it's done. But don't over-bake.
4
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 30 to 45 minutes. Frost with your desired frosting. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
5
Frosting Options: Whipped Topping: Frost with whipped topping. Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine softened cream cheese and approximately 1 cup of whipped topping. Add optional almond extract and mix well. Using an electric mixer on a low speed, mix until light and fluffy. Add 1/4 pkg of dry instant pudding mix and mix on low to medium speed until incorporated. Continue to mix dry pudding mix with the remainder of the whipped topping. You can use 1/8 cup of reserved pineapple juice to obtain the right frosting consistency for you (only a suggestion). Frost the completely cooled cake.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!