Description
Light and airy two-ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake! Incredibly easy to make with crushed pineapple and angel food cake mix. Optional nuts and toppings make it even better!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box angel food cake mix
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Whipped topping or fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place oven rack in the center position.
- Prepare Pan: Use an ungreased tube pan. Do NOT grease the pan.
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the entire can of crushed pineapple (undrained) and the entire box of angel food cake mix.
- Mix: Gently fold the pineapple and cake mix together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour: Gently pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan. Spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Invert: Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely upside down in the pan for 1-2 hours.
- Loosen: Once cool, use a thin knife or spatula to gently loosen the cake from the sides of the pan.
- Invert: Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
- Slice & Serve: Slice with a serrated knife and serve plain or with whipped topping, fresh berries, or other desired toppings.
Notes
- Pan Prep is Key: Do NOT grease the tube pan. Angel food cake needs to cling to the sides to rise properly.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can result in a tougher cake.
- Cooling Upside Down: This is crucial to prevent the cake from collapsing.
- Variations:
- Add a glaze of powdered sugar and pineapple juice or milk.
- Use other canned fruits like mandarin oranges or peaches (drained).
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Make mini cakes in muffin tins (reduce baking time).
- Toast the nuts for enhanced flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Troubleshooting:
- Cake didn’t rise: Make sure you didn’t grease the pan and that your baking powder (if present in the mix) is fresh.
- Cake is too dense: Avoid overmixing.
- Cake is sticking: Ensure the cake is completely cool before removing.
- Cake is collapsing: Invert immediately after baking and cool completely upside down.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes