Guilt-free indulgence is yours with this scrumptious Skinny Pineapple Cake. With only 3 main ingredients, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious!
Love pineapple desserts? Our delicious skinny pineapple cupcake recipe is light and delicious! Of course pineapple upside down cake is always a hit with guests.
Pineapple Cake Recipe
When it comes to this light and skinny cake, it’s easy to make. And you’ll love the flavor too.
- Just mix, pour, and bake!
- Using boxed mix makes this a cakewalk. You don’t even need to measure.
- Canned pineapple and juice add fruity flavor and make a delectably moist cake.
- Using Cool Whip means you only have to open the container and spread it on the finished cake!
- Freezer-friendly, so you can make it ahead of time.
If you love pineapple, be sure to try our delicious pineapple pie recipe next. So easy, and no bake too!
Only 3 Ingredients needed
- Yellow cake mix – Boxed yellow cake mix saves time and adds a nice vanilla flavor.
- Pineapple – Crushed pineapple in juice makes this cake taste juicy and flavorful.
- Cool Whip – This ready-made low-fat whipped dessert is perfect for spreading and keeping its shape. See the tips & tricks below for homemade options.
Sprinkles – Optional sprinkles add a fun visual appeal to the cake. Plus, you can pick seasonal colors and designs.
Recipe FAQs
Keep this pineapple cake covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best flavor and texture, eat it within 3 days. It will taste best at room temperature, so let it sit out for 15-30 minutes before serving if possible.
Yes, this cake is easy to make without gluten. Simply use a gluten-free yellow cake mix, and make sure you use gluten-free sprinkles.
Yes, this cake can be frozen. It’s best to freeze it without any topping. Once completely cool, wrap the cake in plastic, followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw completely before topping and serving.
Yes, you can crush pineapple at home if needed. Place the pineapple rings in a food processor or strong blender. Pulse until it’s in bite-sized pieces. Make sure the weight of the pineapple with the juice is the same as in the original recipe before using it.
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Skinny Pineapple Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix for 13×9 cake
- 1 can crushed pineapple (DO NOT DRAIN) 20 ounce
- 12 ounce light Cool Whip thawed
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with crushed pineapple (and the juice from the can). Mix until well blended, and no dry mix to be found.
- Pour batter into a greased 13×9 baking dish.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-28 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate for 3 hours. Top with thawed Cool Whip (or make your own whipped cream). Serve cold and enjoy!
I love this recipe, it is so simple and very light for summer . My son ask for it all the time.
Exceptionally easy and quick to prepare
MAde it for a community social.
It was one of first to disappear. Light and tasty as well as visual appearance plus plus
Love your blog and use your recipes all the time
Thank you so much!
Aww thank you so much!
I love a good pineapple cake and this one is awesome! so easy to make too. Thanks for sharing!
I love how light this is! Such a great dessert for after dinner without feeling like you need a nap afterwards.
I follow the 80/20 rule which sometimes falls into the 70/30 rule…ha..ha…..I try to fix good healthy meals a lot but don’t stress out over some quick easy summer deserts that tastes good and everyone else enjoys too……………I thank you for publishing this and have a family reunion coming up in a couple weeks and will give it a try…………pretty sure there won’t be any crumbs left……and you know what I do with recipes I don’t want? I just delete them…………..:)…………..anyway, enjoy your blog and thanks for putting a lot of work into it that we can enjoy…………
Aww thanks. I’m sure this one will be a big hit, ENJOY!
Oops…should have said IT…not I ????
So glad you loved it 🙂
I made this last week….only I ended up using pineapple chunks because that’s all we had. I was delicious! Gonna try some other combinations now ????
Nice one, looks yummy and fresh!!
made this a few years ago for girls week-end at the beach–not even crumbs leftover–we loved it ! So easy–I did cream cheese frosting, so not skinny, but soo good.
It’s all about balance, haha. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Since when is a saturated fat, ‘box mix’ an ingredient…? Or , when did cool whip become ‘low-fat’..? At 25 calories per oz. Skinny cake ? Only in america ! Gross.
I guess you haven’t heard of fat free Cool Whip. My mom always said, if you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything…..so I’ll just say bless your little heart.
🙂
What our grandkids he calories and fat, carbs etc in this skinny pineapple cake?