Pineapple Angel Food Cake

Apr 04, 2024, Updated Apr 24, 2024

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Pineapple angel food cake is the doctored cake mix recipe you’ll want to make again and again. It’s bursting with bright pineapple flavor but only requires 2 ingredients to make. Similar to this pineapple cake, this recipe uses pineapple tidbits to keep the cake unbelievably moist for a treat that tastes like summer on a fork.

Piece of pineapple cake on a plate with whipped topping.

If you’re anything like me, you appreciate a dessert that requires minimal effort but tastes absolutely amazing. This pineapple angel food cake truly couldn’t be easier to make, but it’s so moist and flavorful, it’ll have friends and family begging for the recipe! Some people call it the Weight Watchers cake recipe, I call it delicious!

No one will ever guess that this 2-ingredient cake only takes minutes to throw together, it’s almost as fast as this pineapple pudding dessert. All you need is a box of angel food cake mix and a can of pineapple tidbits for a summer treat that tastes like heaven!

This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to. Once you give it a try, I’m sure it’ll become a favorite in your kitchen too!

Ingredients needed for pineapple angel food cake

Box of angel food cake mix, can of crushed pineapple, and Cool Whip.

It’s hard to believe you only need 2 simple ingredients to make this cake.

Boxed angel food cake mix – It’s important to buy the mix that only requires water.
Crushed pineapple – You will need a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple.
Optional – Cool Whip or whipped cream for the cake topping.

Ingredient Tip

Do not drain the pineapple juice from the can. The pineapple juice is what replaces the water that is called for on the angel food cake mix box.

How to make pineapple angel food cake

All you need to make this cake is a box of angel food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Using an electric mixer, mix together the dry angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple together in a large mixing bowl on low speed.

Mixing bowl with angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple.

Spread the batter out into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown on top.

Baking dish with angel food cake batter.

Let the cake cool. You can top with thawed frozen whipped topping or whipped cream.

I still can’t believe how easy this cake is to make!

Heather’s recipe tips

This is a simple cake recipe but there are a few things to keep in mind when preparing the cake.

No need to spray the cake baking dish. Pour the batter into an ungreased cake dish. The cake won’t rise if you grease the pan.
Don’t let the batter sit long. This cake batter will start to rise so as soon as it’s mixed, spread out into the cake dish and then bake.
Be sure not to over mix the cake batter.
Use a serrated knife or bread knife to cut the cake.
Feel free to add extra toppings like shredded coconut, sprinkles, pineapple tidbits, or even maraschino cherries.

How to store leftover angel food cake

Cover the cake and keep it in the refrigerator. It will last about 3 days.

Can I make this in an angel food cake pan?

Yes, you can use a 10-inch angel food cake tube or bundt pan for this recipe. You will need to increase the baking time to 40 minutes.

Can I use pineapple tidbits instead of crushed pineapple?

I would only suggest using crushed pineapple packed in juice for this recipe.

Baking dish with angel food cake topped with Cool Whip.

More easy cake recipes

I love easy desserts! Here are a few more recipes using a boxed cake mix.

If you make this pineapple angel food cake recipe be sure to let me know.

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