Pineapple Juice Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or 100% juice)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sugar (for glaze)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (for glaze)
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, pineapple juice, and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Prepare the glaze while the cake bakes: In a saucepan, combine ½ cup pineapple juice, ½ cup sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter melts and mixture just comes to a boil. Stir well and remove from heat.
  6. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and while still warm (in the pan), poke holes with a skewer or fork.
  7. Pour the warm glaze slowly over the cake in the pan so it soaks in.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Then turn out onto a serving plate.
  9. Slice and serve. Optional: top with whipped cream, fresh pineapple, or a cherry on each slice!

Let me know if you’d like a variation using crushed pineapple or coconut!

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