Here’s an easy Gluten-Free Pineapple Cake using Krusteaz Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix — moist, soft, and perfect with or without frosting!

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Gluten-Free Pineapple Cake (Krusteaz Mix)

Serves: 8–10
Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 25–35 min

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Ingredients

• 1 box Krusteaz Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice (don’t drain!)
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
• ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs + oil + vanilla.
3. Add the cake mix and mix until mostly combined.
4. Add the entire can of crushed pineapple WITH juice.
5. Gently fold until the batter is evenly mixed.
6. Pour into the pan and bake 25–35 minutes
   • until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before slicing.

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Optional Topping Ideas

Pineapple Cream Frosting

• 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Mix and spread on cooled cake.

Simple Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice

Drizzle over warm cake.

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Tips

• For extra moisture: add 2 tbsp sour cream or yogurt (GF).
• For a poke cake: poke holes after baking and pour pineapple juice over the top.
• This cake stays moist for 3 days in the fridge.

Here’s a simple, soft, moist Gluten-Free Pineapple Cake you can make with pantry ingredients. No mixer needed, and it works great with crushed pineapple (tinned).

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Gluten-Free Pineapple Cake (One-Bowl)

Moist • Light • Tropical • Naturally Dairy-Free Optional

Ingredients

Dry:

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet:

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup oil (neutral: canola, sunflower)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 can (20 oz / ~560 g) crushed pineapple WITH juice
  (drain only if your GF flour is very light and gets runny)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup shredded coconut

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Instructions

1. Prep
   • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
   • Grease an 8×8 inch square pan or 9-inch round pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a bowl whisk together:
   • GF flour
   • sugar
   • baking soda
   • baking powder
   • salt
3. Add Wet Ingredients
   Add:
   • eggs
   • oil
   • vanilla
   • crushed pineapple + juice
     Stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Bake
   Pour batter into the pan and bake 30–38 minutes, or until:
   • the top is golden
   • a toothpick comes out clean
5. Cool completely before slicing (GF cakes set as they cool).

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Optional Cream Cheese Frosting

Perfect match for pineapple!

• 100 g cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup icing sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla

Beat until smooth and spread over cooled cake.