Quick and easy snack cake. This pineapple coffee cake features vanilla cake batter layered with cinnamon sugar spiced pineapples and almond crumb topping. 

Pineapple Coffee Cake
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Coffee cake. Its name is a bit misleading.

Coffee cake doesn’t necessarily have coffee in it. Rather, it’s a snack cake that is often served with coffee (or tea).

In that respect, coffee cake is a very broad category that encompasses a variety of different baked goods.  

Pineapple Coffee Cake

Pineapple Coffee Cake

I’m a fan of snack cakes that incorporate fruit such as German apple cake, overnight berry coffee cake, or this almond plum cake.

Here’s an easy cake with a tropical twist. Pineapple coffee cake!

Enjoy this cake with coffee, tea, or coconut ice cream!

Pineapple Coffee Cake

The coffee cake is comprised of a thick vanilla cake batter with spiced pineapples and finished with a layer of almond crumb topping. 

Pineapple Coffee Cake

This is a great way to use fresh pineapples that are either past their prime or aren’t very sweet to snack on.

Fear not if you don’t have access to fresh pineapple. This recipe is just as good made with canned pineapples.

I suggest “sliced pineapples” or “pineapple chunks” in 100% pineapple juice.

NOTE: Stay away from canned pineapple in heavy syrup. That variety is way too sweet for this cake. 

Pineapple Coffee Cake

This pineapple coffee cake will be crumbly and fragile directly from the oven. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before unmolding and slicing. 

The cake will be much easier to slice and serve once it has cooled to room temperature.

Reheat the sliced cakes as desired. Because this cake contains moist fruit, I suggest storing leftovers in the fridge.

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Pineapple Coffee Cake

Quick and easy snack cake. This coffee cake features fresh pineapples spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Yield: 9-inch square pan
Servings: 12
Pineapple Coffee Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Ingredients

Vanilla Cake:

  • ยฝ cup unsalted butter, , softened
  • โ…” cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs,, room temp
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 โ…” cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ยฝ cup whole milk,, room temp

Spiced Pineapples:

  • 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 Tablespoon brown sugar,, packed
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • โ…› teaspoon kosher salt

Almond Topping:

  • โ…“ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon turbinado sugar
  • ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter,, cold
  • ยฝ cup sliced almonds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Line 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing parchment to run up the sides and slightly over the pan. Grease with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
  • CAKE: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Scrape down bowl as needed. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add half of flour mixture into mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add milk and mix together. Add remaining flour mixture and continue to mix until there are no longer any dry streaks of flour. Batter will be thick.
  • PINEAPPLE: Toss pineapples in sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • TOPPING: Whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using two forks cut cold butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse sand. Toss in sliced almonds. Set aside. 
  • ASSEMBLY: Spread โ…” of cake batter into prepared baking pan. Spread pineapple mixture (including any expelled juices) on top. Dollop remaining 1/3 batter on top. Spread into an even layer. Add crumb topping all over.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes before unmolding from pan. Dust with sifted powdered sugar before slicing and serving. 

Notes

  • Cake will be easier to slice when cooled to room temperature.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in microwave or toaster over. Alternatively, allow to sit at room temperature until no longer cold.ย 
  • I do not recommend using frozen pineapple chunks.
  • Canned pineapples: I suggest using “pineapple slices” or “pineapple chunks” in “100% pineapple juice.” Strain pineapple from juices before using. DO NOT USE canned pineapples in heavy syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 269mg, Potassium: 117mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 375IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 66mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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5 Comments

  1. Trish Kowalski says:

    Can you use canned crushed pineapple?

    1. Maryanne Cabrera says:

      No, canned crushed pineapple has too much moisture. I suggest using canned pineapple slices or canned pineapple chunks.

  2. Andrea says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe,will make this againโค๏ธ

  3. Laura says:

    I was going to make pumpkin bread but I didn’t have any puree. I looked around and found a can of pineapples. I was out of milk so I found a box of white cake mix. I used butter instead of oil, half cream, and half orange juice for the cup of water in the mix. I also added a box of vanilla instant pudding, plus some more orange juice to lighten the batter. I followed the rest of the recipe exactly. I am amazed at how decadent the cake came out. We are all suffering from covid and I feel better today. This will be the perfect treat!

  4. Rachel @ Queen Of Constance says:

    So, this cake looks so moist and delish! Love how you used what you had on hand to make it and Iโ€™m sure I have every ingredient in my pantry to try this one without having to go to the grocery. I love baking too, especially when the weather is a bit cooler so I donโ€™t feel as guilty for staying in the kitchen and not outside in the sun. But, even if it was nice outside, this cake is worth it ?
    Have a great weekend!