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Pineapple Juice Cake

Stacey – March 19, 2019 – 578 Comments

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I knew how much we loved the Orange Juice Cake that I shared a few weeks back, but had no idea y’all were going to love it as much as you do.  Mom’s been making that thing for years and I’ve just always enjoyed it so much, but the comments and emails I’ve gotten prove y’all are just as crazy about it!

Pineapple juice Cake in pan while pouring glaze on topOne of the comments that I got was from Cheryl Griffis. She asked if I had ever swapped the orange juice out for pineapple juice.  “GENIUS,” I thought. So I got in the kitchen and set out to do just that.

Pineapple Juice Cake while serving a slice close photoI made a few tweaks to capitalize on all that delicious pineapple flavor and boy did it turn out amazing!!  I think this one might even edge out the orange juice version, but I’ve always been a huge pineapple fan.

Pineapple Juice Cake while serving a sliceThe super moist cake is infused with pineapple flavor in the batter and the butter-pineapple glaze that it gets soaked in amps that pineapple flavor up even more!

I took these photos and may have eaten 2 slices… okay, 3.  If you’re a fan of the orange juice version and love pineapple, I bet you’re going to devour this.  Seriously.  Y’all enjoy!

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Pineapple Juice Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 to 10
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow or butter cake mix* (I prefer Betty Crocker or Pillsbury - See my note below)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 large eggs

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • Use an electric mixer to combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs in a large bowl.  Beat about 2 minutes.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is just starting to pull away from the sides.  Allow the cake to start to cool in the pan while you make the glaze.
  • In a small sauce pan, combine the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until the butter has melted, stirring frequently.  
  • Use a skewer or toothpick to poke holes in the cake. Pour the warm glaze over the cake while it is still in the cake pan. It's going to seem like a lot of glaze, but just keep pouring. Allow to cool for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until the cake is cool and most of the glaze has been absorbed, then invert the cake onto a serving platter.

Notes

*After some reports from readers and lots of testing, I've found that Duncan Hines cake mixes often do not work with this recipe. I prefer to use Betty Crocker or Pillsbury.
This makes for an incredibly moist cake.  If you feel like that might not be your thing, feel free to use less of the glaze.  
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  1. Linda

    February 1, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    Hi there, I live in Europe and out here I haven’t noticed or seen any sorts of cake mix haha. I would love to try your cake but I would need a cake mix recipe?

    Reply
  2. Sheila Hurd

    January 31, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    I am crazy about orange and I replace the pineapple with orange juice and fell in love with it I will make it with pineapple juice also

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 1, 2023 at 11:56 am

      Absolutely! I actually have an orange juice version, too!

      Reply
  3. Jodi

    January 31, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    I made this for my family and we all loved it!! I decided to make one to take to work and share with co-workers and it was a huge hit. It’s so easy to make, it’s refreshing, especially for people who don’t like the texture of pineapple, but love the flavor! To me, it tastes just like a pineapple upside down cake, minus the pineapple slices. I made it just as the Recipe is written. I will definetly make this a lot!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 31, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      So glad you loved this cake, Jodi! It’s one of my favorites for sure!

      Reply
  4. Svetlana

    January 26, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    Hello, would this work with a vanilla Dunkin’ Hines cake mix?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 26, 2023 at 4:42 pm

      The vanilla flavor should work fine, but many readers have reported issues using the Duncan Hines brand in this recipe.

      Reply
  5. Benjamin Smith

    January 25, 2023 at 10:12 pm

    The best cake thus far!!! 😋

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 26, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks, Benjamin!

      Reply
  6. JosieR

    January 25, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Hi, Stacey–I made this cake this morning and brought it to a potluck at church at noon. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe! I have a “fancy” Bundt cake pan and it looked so nice, very shiny from the glaze. My husband is not a fan of pineapple but he had a second slice! Definitely a recipe I will make again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 26, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      So glad you had great luck with this one, Josie!

      Reply
  7. B Mutch

    January 22, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    This cake was excellent, just like the reviewers said. I made the recipe exactly as written and it turned out well!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 23, 2023 at 12:24 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Leeanne Crisler

    January 21, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    This is one of my favorites! My family loves anything with pineapple. I don’t know how it’s going to turn out but I’m either going to add ½ of a small can of crushed pineapple to the cake mix or the liquid you pour over, to my next one. It may cause it to fall apart but all that means is I’ll eat it out of a bowl.❤️

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 23, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  9. Teresa Patteson

    January 7, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    I used the Betty Crocker mix and mine fell. Can anybody tell me what I did wrong?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 9, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      At what point did it fall apart? As you turned it out?

      Reply
      • Teresa Patteson

        January 12, 2023 at 1:22 pm

        It fell close to the end of baking.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          January 12, 2023 at 8:12 pm

          Hmmm… Do you think it was cooked all the way through?

          Reply
          • Teresa

            January 23, 2023 at 2:44 pm

            I baked it how long the recipe called for. I’m going to try it again and hopefully it will work.

    • Donovan me

      January 15, 2023 at 7:50 pm

      Dawn

      Reply
  10. Gretchen

    January 4, 2023 at 5:58 pm

    I like using Pillsbury Gluten Free Cake Mixes for family that require them. Seems to have a nicer texture.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 6, 2023 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks for the tip. I’ve not tried those mixes.

      Reply
  11. SaBrina Brannon

    December 31, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    Hey Stacey… This recipe reminds me of a short cut version of my grandmother’s pineapple cake. Thanks so much for sharing, this has made a great addition to my New Year’s Eve meal. My family and I absolutely loved it.
    SaBrina 💕

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 9:53 am

      So glad y’all enjoyed it, SaBrina!

      Reply
  12. Terri

    December 25, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    It was so good .But do I need to refrigerate it or can it be left in cake plate on counter.But it is absolutely delicious.Yhank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      It’s fine on the counter for a few days, but will store longer in the fridge. Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  13. Carmen Rodriguez

    December 24, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    My cake came out delicious
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  14. Luz Pomales

    December 24, 2022 at 1:58 am

    The best cake

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks, Luz!

      Reply
  15. Nurys

    December 23, 2022 at 12:23 am

    This is a very nice recipe. I’ve been making this cake for a third year for my holiday table dessert and is always a hit! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Barbara Miles

    December 18, 2022 at 7:04 am

    I’ve made this 3 times using Duncan Hines and it came out great!! My only issue is that it’s a little smaller in height than I am used to. I was wondering if I double the recipe and increase the cooking time, would it still come out ok? I want to make it for Christmas but I don’t want to ruin it.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 20, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      I’m glad to hear it’s worked for you. Yes, doubling it should work, but I’ve not tested it.

      Reply
  17. Janice Harvey

    December 13, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    Beautiful recipe for beginners! I used Betty Crocker, butter.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 14, 2022 at 10:42 am

      Thanks, Janice!

      Reply
  18. Nikki

    December 7, 2022 at 10:16 pm

    I made it with Duncan Hines but I only used 3 eggs along with the other ingredients you provided AND it came out GREAT! Thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 8, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  19. Mary

    December 2, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    Make this cake numerus time,me and my family love it,make with vanilla pudding, or lemon pudding and love each one, thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 5, 2022 at 9:01 am

      I’m so happy everyone has enjoyed it!

      Reply
  20. Vickie Casteel

    December 2, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    Should you keep the pineapple juice cake in frig

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 5, 2022 at 9:02 am

      If keeping it longer that 24 hours, I’d recommend refrigerating it.

      Reply
    • Kerry

      December 23, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      Is it better to make this a day in advance or the day it’s being served?

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 27, 2022 at 2:03 pm

        I think it’s delicious either way, but might prefer it the next day.

        Reply
  21. Wanda Cannon

    November 28, 2022 at 7:35 am

    Loved,loved, loved.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Glad to hear it, Wanda!

      Reply
  22. Di King

    November 25, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    Loved the recipe with the pineapple juice substituted for orange juice. Made the cake for Thanksgiving & took to the NursingHome for the team of nurses who take care of my aunt and it was a huge hit!

    I have thoroughly enjoyed fixing recipes in your Southern Bites cookbook (hash brown casserole, tomato gravy … loved the tomato gravy with country style steak … & sloppy joes) and rely on your You Tube videos for cooking info i.e. different types of salt to use and when to use them how to make a rue, etc.

    Thanks for all your efforts to bring good food and cooking tips to those of us who love to cook!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:39 am

      You are too kind! I appreciate you and am so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed so many of my recipes!

      Reply
  23. Stephanie B

    November 20, 2022 at 11:40 am

    This was amazing!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  24. Donna

    November 17, 2022 at 7:40 am

    This cake is sooooo good 😊

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 17, 2022 at 2:13 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Donna! I sure think so!

      Reply
  25. Nanci

    November 16, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    I made this cake for the first time several years ago. It was delicious! I brought some to the neighbors, and their young son was just crazy about it! He insists I have to make it for his birthday every year now! Easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 17, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      How sweet! Love hearing stories like that!

      Reply
  26. Janice Mobley

    November 10, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    This is a delicious cake

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Thanks, Janice!

      Reply
  27. Jackie Jesse

    November 8, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    I love this recipe. Have made it hue parties, birthdays and holidays. My question is could it be frozen and would it stand up to mailing it if packed well?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 9, 2022 at 8:53 am

      It would probably freeze ok but with it being so moist I am afraid it would just tear apart in shipping!

      Reply
  28. Barb Rohrbauck

    November 7, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    I took it to a dinner party and people loved it

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 8, 2022 at 10:55 am

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  29. Cynthia Dodson

    November 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    Can I double the ingredients times 2, I made the cake for my birthday in August of this year and it was Fabulous, however it was just little, maybe it was the size of the Bundt pan I had, I don’t know, but I want to make this cake again for thanksgiving and I wanted to know if I could double all the ingredients times 2, to get a bigger fuller cke, I would also double the box cake mix… can you please tell what you think???????????

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 4, 2022 at 11:46 am

      I’ve not done that, Cynthia, so I can’t say for sure. You’d just need to make sure you have a very large Bundt pan and the cook time would need to increase some as well.

      Reply
    • Vickie Casteel

      December 2, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      I made it today and it does look small.if everyone loves it the next time I will double it.Good ideal.Plan on making whip cream with it.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 5, 2022 at 9:02 am

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
  30. Darlene

    October 23, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    This looks yummy! Unfortunately, I don’t have a bundt pan. I was going to try to make it in a 9 by 13 glass cake pan. What do you think that would turn out like?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 26, 2022 at 9:44 am

      It should work, though I can’t be certain about the cook time.

      Reply
  31. Dee

    October 16, 2022 at 7:36 am

    This looks wonderful. I haven’t made this yet but I’m planning on making it soon. Love pineapple. I might also try using fresh lemon juice instead of pineapple juice.

    Reply
  32. Betty

    October 1, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    Such a delicious and moist cake…. I get requested to make this cake often

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 3, 2022 at 10:25 am

      So glad everyone loves it!

      Reply
  33. Melissa

    September 30, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    This cake is delicious, easy to make, and gives me that “southern food ” feeling. In fact, I made it twice today…the first time to try this recipe. I am new to Southern Bite and am excited to try the other recipes from Stacey. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 3, 2022 at 10:29 am

      Thank you so much Melissa and welcome!

      Reply
  34. Mary ann

    September 14, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    Stacey you are right about not using Duncan Hines. That’s all I had on hand and it didn’t rise right in the middle. Taste was awesome but not pretty as your cake☹️ Learned my lesson.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 15, 2022 at 11:42 am

      I’m so sorry Ms. Mary Ann! Duncan Hines cake mix is great, but for some reason it just doesn’t work with this recipe!

      Reply
  35. Nelba

    September 10, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    Love the pinaple juice cake!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  36. Janet Clarke

    September 6, 2022 at 9:22 am

    So good. I didn’t have quite enough pineapple juice so I added a little mango juice

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 7, 2022 at 8:03 am

      I bet that was good also!

      Reply
  37. Augustine

    August 28, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    First time making this cake was worried about getting it out of the bundt pan, but following your instructions came out great. Taste as good as it looks, thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 29, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Thank you so much and so glad you didn’t have any trouble!

      Reply
  38. Susan

    August 13, 2022 at 10:13 pm

    Hi Stacey, I want to make the cake for a birthday dinner in memory of my mother. I just wanted to double check the oven temperature and the amount of time you let the cake soak in the pan before you turn it out. I plan on making the cake the day before the dinner

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 15, 2022 at 11:18 am

      This is a wonderful recipe and I hope you and your family enjoy it! Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes until the cake starts to pull away at the edges and a toothpick inserted comes out dry. After you remove from the oven, then began making your glaze. Pour finished glaze on cake while it is still in the pan and let the glaze soak in until the cake is completely cooled. After letting it cool completely, then invert the cake onto a plate.

      Reply
  39. Gloria Battle

    August 13, 2022 at 9:49 am

    Everyone loves it! And it’s so fast and easy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 15, 2022 at 11:22 am

      Thank you, Gloria!

      Reply
  40. Deanna T

    August 9, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    Loved this cake! So moist and just the right amount of sweet. I am going to try this with pink lemonade.

    Reply
  41. Tlb

    August 6, 2022 at 8:06 am

    So all I had was Duncan Hines that is what I normally Buy. My cake was beautiful then when I get to the glaze LOL I did exactly as the recipe said poured it on my cake and let it sit until the cake was cool and transferred it to a plate. Oh my gosh it was so thin I had juice everywhere and yes I did pierce the cake before with a toothpick so hopefully it will taste great but I made a total mess with the glaze. I do not feel like the cake mix could have made that big of a difference am I wrong. Why was my glaze like pouring out pineapple juice. You did mean two cups confectioners powdered sugar correct? The only thing I know to do is next time try it with a Pillsbury cake mix and see if it makes a difference anyway haven’t tried it yet but can’t wait to do so messy or not

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    • Stacey

      August 8, 2022 at 8:27 am

      After some reports from readers and lots of testing, I’ve found that Duncan Hines cake mixes often do not work with this recipe. I prefer to use Betty Crocker or Pillsbury. If the glaze ran out everywhere then you may not have let it set in pan to “soak” long enough. This cake tastes so good and I hope you try it again!

      Reply
  42. Joyce Robinson

    August 4, 2022 at 9:38 am

    This was delicious and easy to make 😋

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 4, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      So glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  43. Lisa Harbilas

    July 26, 2022 at 11:22 am

    I love this recipe! I have used it for 2 years now. It is now a tradition to have it at Thanksgiving. Everyone loves it and finds it so refreshing. Even my husband who is not huge on pineapple overall loves it.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 26, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      I love hearing about my recipes become family traditions! Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
  44. Coley

    April 21, 2022 at 2:53 pm

    This was amazing! I did add a splash or two more of the pineapple juice to the cake mix to ensure it took on the pineapple flavor. (I used the juice from the pineapple spears from SC with added coconut water) I also didn’t use all the glaze, still came out very most! Will make this my go to recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 25, 2022 at 8:32 am

      So glad it turned out beautifully!

      Reply
  45. Jenna R.

    April 18, 2022 at 11:03 am

    I made this yesterday for Easter for my Family. My Husband enjoyed it with Coffee. I will say it was quite tasty. I stored in the refrigerator overnight and oh… my…goodness. so delicious with coffee this morning chilled! Takes the sweetness to a whole different level ♡ Thank You for this recipe. Also, made with Duncan Hines (all I had on hand) and in a tube Pan. It turned out well! Will make again experimenting with different juices. Thank You!

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    • Stacey

      April 19, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  46. Tonya

    March 6, 2022 at 9:32 pm

    I’ve made this cake several times. It is amazing!! . Friends and family love it also. I use my white bundt pan and it always comes out great. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Stacey

      March 7, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  47. Wendy

    January 4, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    Can you please make some suggestions for those of us who want to make the whole cake from scratch? I won’t use a box mix with all of the artificial ingredients being used in processed foods these days. Please help. This looks SO YUMMY!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      I’ve only ever made it with cake mix, so I can’t say for sure. I would imagine that a recipe like this might work… https://iambaker.net/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/

      Reply
      • Carrisa

        October 4, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        No the homemade cake mix doesn’t work either. Cake sunk in the middle!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          October 5, 2022 at 9:40 am

          I’m so sorry!

          Reply
    • Theresa Duke

      October 13, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      Diy cake mix 2. 5 cups ap flour, 1.5 cups granular sugar, 1 TBSP baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. Worked perfectly. Made 6 – 6 inch bundts but baked at 350 for 35 minutes

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      • Theresa Duke

        October 13, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Diy cake mix I posted has to be double for 6 cakes I mentioned above

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  48. Joe in KY

    December 6, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Just a note — you might want to emboss your website name on your photos. I seen a similar recipe on Facebook and they had taken one of your photos without giving credit.

    http://www.erints.com/2021/12/pineapple-juice-cake_5.html?m=1

    Thanks for sharing this. I intend to make for Christmas Potluck!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 7, 2021 at 10:47 am

      Unfortunately that won’t stop the thieves. I used to watermark all my photos, but they stole them anyway. Sure hope y’all enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  49. Jill Hendershott

    November 21, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    We enjoyed this recipe very much. I made it with a Gluten Free cake mix and it turned out great. Looking forward to trying the orange juice recipe and wondering if anyone has made it with a lemon glaze ? Thank you so much for sharing.

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    • Stacey

      November 22, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know it turned out great for you. Do you remember which brand of gluten-free cake mix you used?

      Reply
      • Jill Hendershott

        November 24, 2021 at 11:35 am

        I used a Pillsbury Gluten yellow free cake. I did sift the cake mix prior to making the recipe due to some Gluten Free mixes seem to be very dense when baked and added an extra egg to the mix. I’m going to try the recipe with orange juice glaze and also lemon. I have some Amish friends that I also passed this recipe on to also. Thank you again for sharing.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          November 24, 2021 at 12:38 pm

          Thanks for coming back to let us know!

          Reply
  50. Belinda

    November 8, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Made this cake for the first time today. It is delish!!! So moist and flavorful! I made a 13×9 cake since I didn’t have a bundt pan. I used Betty Crocker cake mix, but the center of the cake sunk in or maybe didn’t rise properly. I literally went over, and over, and over the Ingredients and Recipe several times Before and During prepping (I’m a bit OCD) and everything has to be perfect. Not sure what went wrong, but it didn’t effect the taste that’s for sure!

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    • Stacey

      November 9, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! With it being a 9×13, it might not have baked long enough. Did you use the toothpick test to test doneness?

      Reply
  51. Nikki Ashley

    November 6, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    This Alabama gal 100% approves this recipe!! Husband and I devoured this! A keeper for real! Thanks, from Gadsden residents!!

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    • Stacey

      November 8, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      Hello, my Gadsden friends! So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  52. Janna

    August 28, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    You guys, get this:

    https://www.walmart.com/grocery/ip/Dole-100-Pineapple-Juice-Canned-Pineapple-Juice-6oz-6ct/10304384

    6 oz cans of pineapple juice – one in the cake, one in the glaze. Eazy peazy. No waste, no leftover pineapple juice. Amazing recipe. Took it to a socially-distanced outdoor lake picnic and everyone loved it. Someone said, “Tastes like summer.” WIN!

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    • Stacey

      August 31, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Yep! That works great!

      Reply
  53. Kim

    August 18, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    Can you use Betty Crocker pound cake mix for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 23, 2021 at 8:45 am

      That should work just fine. Enjoy!

      Reply
  54. Kathie

    July 31, 2021 at 3:51 am

    Thanks for this recipe. I had been looking for a cake recipe using pineapple juice when I stumbled across this one. I tried it tonight and it turned out perfectly. Will be using this one again and again and can’t wait to experiment with different juices using this same method. I used the yellow Betty Crocker cake mix and followed the recipe exactly.

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    • Stacey

      August 4, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Glad to hear it turned out great for you, Kathie!

      Reply
  55. Laura Gore

    July 14, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    I’ve made this cake with all 3 cake mixes and in my world it just doesn’t make any difference. I think it is the best cake I’ve ever made or eaten. My husband and I love it. I’m no great baker but this cake is so easy to make. I’m so glad you shared it and that I found it. Great blessings to you.

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    • Stacey

      July 15, 2021 at 8:34 am

      Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Laura! I’m so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  56. Melissa Wallace

    July 9, 2021 at 10:28 am

    O stumbled across yoir recipe ma few months ago, ant tell ya how many of these I’ve made. Best cake ever.
    Just a tip…the small cans of pineapple juice is exactly 3/4 cup.
    I also used your recipe to make a thicker glaze and added to top after cake cooled…slap ya mama good…thanks

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    • Stacey

      July 12, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      Sounds amazing, Melissa! Glad to hear you’ve gotten some great use out of this one!

      Reply
  57. JULIE

    July 8, 2021 at 10:58 am

    How long does this cake stay fresh? I haven’t made it but want to for a reunion. My day before the reunion is super busy. Can I make it a couple of days ahead and keep in the fridge?

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    • Stacey

      July 12, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      It’s best within a few days. Refrigerating it will help prolong it.

      Reply
  58. Cookie K

    June 16, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    I’ve made this and your orange juice cake so many times for my friends and family. They love them a freakish amount and I can’t blame them.

    The 2nd time I made the pineapple juice cake, I tried a coconut cream pudding mix in the cake batter. For the glaze, I did 1/2 cup pineapple juice and 1/4 cup of Malibu rum. We had a Malibu and pineapple juice based party punch so it matched the theme. It worked really well.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 17, 2021 at 10:25 am

      So glad to hear you’ve gotten some great use out of both of those recipes! I love the Malibu idea, too! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  59. Rosario

    June 3, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Hello Stacey,
    I made it and it came out amazing, just like the picture posted. Everyone loved it, the only change I made is that I reduced the pineapple juice by 1/4 and replaced it with vodka. It was definitely a hit????

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    • Stacey

      June 3, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Sounds delish! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  60. Cheri Obrecht

    May 29, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always my go to cake to send to a luncheon because everyone loves it. I just now made one with pineapple cake mix. I chopped some maraschino cherries and added them to the cake and for the glaze I used the cherry juice instead of pineapple. DELICIOUS ???? ❤️

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    • Stacey

      June 2, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      Oh my! I love maraschino cherries so that sounds amazing!

      Reply
  61. Peach

    May 27, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Sorry, this was not a good cake for me

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    • Stacey

      May 28, 2021 at 9:56 am

      What seemed to be the problem?

      Reply
  62. Audrey Crawford

    May 23, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    Made this cake yesterday using juice from canned fruit and it was so moist and good. Hated to waste the juice after making fruit salad.

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    • Stacey

      May 24, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      Great idea! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  63. Angela

    April 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    I have made this Pineapple Juice cake 4 times in the last 2 months. We cannot get enough! It tastes that good.
    One of the cakes I made for my sister-in-law, and after tasting it, she called to tell me that I had real talent, ha! I told her I was just following a Southern Bite recipe. Thank you, Stacey! You make me look like a rock star. I will continue to make and share this cake.

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Angela! I’m so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed this one so much!! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  64. Denise WILSON

    April 4, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Hi, I made the cake today. Since I dont like cooked fruit, the juice was perfect. My husband loved it, just wish it could stay out on the counter instead of having to be refrigerated. It is just hubby and I.

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  65. STEFANIE BRINKLEY

    April 3, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    I made this today for Easter. OMG. One word- DELICIOUS. I followed the recipe exactly as stated and it is definitely a keeper. ????

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      Wonderful! Glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  66. Marilyn

    April 1, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    This cake recipe turned out , not great, but excitingly fabulous, fantastic and tasty . A real treat for the taste buds. Served it with coconut gelato.

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      So glad to hear it turned out great for you, Marilyn! Love the idea of serving it with coconut gelato!

      Reply
  67. JANE SMITH

    April 1, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    This cake has become a regular in my dessert rotation. I’ve found that those little individual cans of Dole pineapple juice are just the right size for this cake. I made this for a young family from church that I had over for dinner. I know that David’s favorite part of dinner is dessert so I made sure to have something sweet for him.
    They have a 3 year old daughter who tore into her piece of cake and wanted more! It was a real hit with the whole family and they want it again next time. I’m going to do the orange juice one, and I have an orange glaze my momma used to do which I’m going to attempt. Kudos to the chef!

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks so much, Jane! Glad to hear you’ve gotten some great use out of this one!

      Reply
  68. holly

    March 30, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    ive made this cake So many times. its always so good.
    just curious , what is the difference between the duncan hines brand cake as opposed to betty crocker or pilsbury in this recipe?

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      I’m honestly not 100% sure. I’ve done some extensive testing, and I think it has something to do with the fat content in the mix, but can’t say for sure.

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  69. Jill

    March 22, 2021 at 2:31 am

    Made it exactly to the recipe, stored it still in the Bundt tin in the fridge overnight and it turned out beautifully. So yummy!

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    • Stacey

      March 22, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Awesome! Glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  70. Jacquie

    March 9, 2021 at 11:24 am

    I’m making this with Pillsbury gluten free cake mix! I hope it turns out well, I’m taking it to women’s Bible study this afternoon!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 9, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Hope it turns out great for you!

      Reply
  71. Faatima

    March 8, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    I love this pineapple cake I made it 3 times so far for my family and it only last a day…..best pineapple cake ever!!!!!!!! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 8, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I love hearing things like that! Glad you’ve enjoyed it, Faatima!

      Reply
  72. Cindy

    February 27, 2021 at 10:09 am

    The Pineapple Juice Cake with a few changes….my Hubby said “it’s not just good, it’s excellent”!!!
    It is a winner winner.
    For best results the recipe calls for using only the 15 oz. Better Crocker yellow cake mix……well all I had was a 9oz. “Jiffy” Golden Yellow cake mix in the house.

    So I divided the rest of the ingredients in half. 1/3 c pineapple juice, 1/3 c crisco vegetable oil and 2 eggs. Added in flaked coconut and bits of candied pineapple.
    Mixed by hand with a whisk.
    Put crisco lard on bottom of pan, laid a round parchment paper on top of that and sprayed Bakers Joy Powder Non-stick spray over parchment and up the sides.
    Poured batter in pan.
    Baked at 325° for 29 minutes in an 8″ round pan (until toothpick came out clean).
    Took it out of the oven and poked holes all over cake.

    While it was in the oven I mixed: 1 c powdered sugar, 1/3 c pineapple juice and 2T butter together in a glass measuring cup and heated on High in the microwave for 2 minutes….whisked together

    Poured hot glaze all over the hot cake and let soak into the cake.

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    • Stacey

      March 1, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Thanks for sharing your adaptation! Glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  73. Patty Lee

    February 11, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    This recipe is a waste of time and Money. I bake a lot and shared the cake with a friend. All l I could taste was oil. Will never make again. Her comment was “recipe should be tosses Out??

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    • Stacey

      February 11, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      You can see there are quite a few reviews and no one has mentioned that. Are you sure your oil wasn’t rancid and that you used the correct amount?

      Reply
  74. MamaL

    February 7, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Okay so we are a mostly dairy and egg free home (dang allergies).
    First question any way to make it egg free?
    Second has anyone tried a depression cake mix for this?

    Thanks!!! It sounds so awesome! But, our allergy kiddo is highly allergic and we haven’t had eggs in our house for years now.

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    • Stacey

      February 8, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      Hey there! Fortunately, we don’t have any food allergies at our house, so I can’t say that I’ve tried any of that. That being said, I found this helpful: https://www.bakingkneads.com/egg-substitute-in-cake-mixes/

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  75. Robert P Long

    January 19, 2021 at 6:23 am

    Can you make this Gluten Free?

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    • Stacey

      January 19, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Hey Robert! I actually don’t have much experience in that area. Maybe another reader will chime in with some tips.

      Reply
  76. Tasha

    December 25, 2020 at 11:28 am

    I only had Duncan Hines, but I gave it a try and it was a hit.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  77. Vanessa

    December 23, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    Hi Stacey! Great recipe! I made this cake for thanksgiving and it was delicious! I’m curious, with the boxes mix, do you follow the contents on the box and also add the additional ingredients that are listed for your recipe here?

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    • Stacey

      December 24, 2020 at 11:32 am

      No. Ignore the box and follow my directions only.

      Reply
  78. Shelby

    November 11, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    Super simple, easy to make, and most of all yummy! Nice twist on the regular yellow cake. ????

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    • Stacey

      November 12, 2020 at 8:39 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  79. Croshinda Brown

    November 1, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Hey Stacey, so you don’t use the ingredients on the cake box correct? Just follow your directions?

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    • Stacey

      November 2, 2020 at 9:56 am

      That’s correct. Ignore the box instructions. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  80. Kimberly

    September 24, 2020 at 11:12 am

    I made this last night and followed the recipe exactly and it is AMAZING!! Super moist without being soggy like Tres Leche cake can be. I brought it to work and EVERYONE is raving about it. Now I need to try the Orange Juice Cake! Thank you for the recipe and the tip about Duncan Hines. That is all I had in my pantry so I picked up a Betty Crocker mix.

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    • Stacey

      September 24, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Sweet! I’m so glad it turned out great for you and that everyone enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  81. Ronak Mehta

    September 18, 2020 at 3:40 am

    Thank you for sharing this delightfully easy, mouthwateringly delicious recipe. Have baked this cake several times since I first tried it a few weeks back and it’s been a huge success each time!

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    • Stacey

      September 21, 2020 at 9:21 am

      I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  82. Phyl

    September 13, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Stacy, I made the pineapple juice cake and it was soooo good. My hubby said it was a ‘keeper” !!! In March, I was buying up food and bought a box of Best Choice yellow cake mix. It turned out perfect. I am a Duncan Hines Butter recipe girl. I usually buy Betty Crocker or Pillsbury in the yellow cake mix but since the Best Choice was good, guess I will buy that again to use for this recipe.

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    • Stacey

      September 14, 2020 at 8:45 am

      I’m so glad to hear you had good luck with the Best Choice! Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  83. Marianela Marshall-Diaz

    September 10, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Hi, I do not have a Bundt cake pan. Can I make it using another pan? If yes, any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 11, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Another reader said she made it in a sheet pan. It might affect the bake time slightly, but everything else should work about the same.

      Reply
  84. Leslie Kelly

    August 23, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Can I use Pam to spray the pan and then flour it. Or do I have to use Crisco shortening and flour

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    • Stacey

      August 31, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      If you have a super reliable pan that usually doesn’t stick, sure. It really just depends on the pan.

      Reply
  85. SUZANNE ADIVARI

    August 19, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    OMG…..made your pineapple juice cake in a fancy bundt pan and took it to lunch with the ladies……it added so much class to the fast food joint we were meeting at….They all marveled how wonderful it was. Probably. the best cake I have ever eaten. And I have. been baking since. I. was 15 and Im 70….wish I could have sent you a picture of it, a work of art and taste to match. Thank yu so much…I do have a picture posted of it on my Instagram page if you want to go take a peek…. CharlotteKirkLBI

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    • Suzanne Adivari

      August 19, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      picture of the cake is on. my Instagram page but I didn’t realize it’s all small letters….. charlottekirklbi

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    • Stacey

      August 20, 2020 at 11:53 am

      I am SO GLAD it turned out great for you!!

      Reply
  86. Vanessa Diamond

    August 12, 2020 at 10:00 am

    Turned out GREAT! I made two for the summer already.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 13, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Love hearing that! Glad you’ve enjoyed them, Vanessa!

      Reply
  87. Michele

    August 11, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Can you use a white cake mix

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 13, 2020 at 11:40 am

      Sure! The flavor will be a bit different, but it will still work.

      Reply
  88. Jeanette

    August 10, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    I can’t eat sugar but I bake a lot for family and friends. I baked this cake Saturday and decorated it with pineapple chunks and cherries on toothpicks and put them around the cake for a little get together that evening on our patio. It was a hit for sure!!! Thanks for the recipe. I will definitely make it again.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 10, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      So happy to hear that! Glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  89. Pamela Jans

    July 29, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Oh. My. This is amazing!! I just finished inverting it to a plate, and I am so impressed! The thing is, I didn’t use a cake mix. There is a smell to cake mixes that I just can’t abide, the smell makes me nauseous. But your cake looked so wonderful I had to give it a go. I googled Copy Cat Yellow Cake Mix. There’s a lot of contenders out there, but this is the one that I felt covered my needs the best: https://iambaker.net/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/ I used just the dry portion.
    2 1/4 c flour, 1 1/2 c sugar, 3 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. As I was mixing up the copy-cat mix, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was going to work. Would I be throwing out perfectly good food? But I soldiered on.
    When I looked at your recipe, it called for a 15 1/2oz box of mix. Because I weigh my ingredients, I knew that I had about 23oz of mix.
    What to do.
    With some trepidation, I weighed out 15 1/2 oz of my mix and carried on.
    What can I say? It was perfect. It’s beautiful. I did a little taste test and it’s wonderful.
    PS With the leftover mix, I decided that I will make more and have a master mix. I will be able to measure out 15 1/2 oz of yellow cake mix any time I need it. Just me being fugal.
    Thank you for giving me a fun morning of baking, plus a fantastic dessert to serve my friends. ~Pam

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    • Stacey

      July 30, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Amanda has some really great recipes on iambaker, so I’m glad you picked hers. I’m also tickled to hear that it turned out great for you! Thanks for sharing your method as I know there are several folks who have asked about doing it from scratch and now this will help them with that!

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  90. Patty Flanagan

    July 22, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    I usually never leave comments on recipes, but I just had to say that I think this is one of the BEST and Moistest cakes I have ever made! Make sure you reward yourself with a piece while it is still a little warm, melts in your mouth!! Two pieces left and I am ready to bake another one..
    Thanks for sharing this one!

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    • Stacey

      July 27, 2020 at 11:14 am

      So glad that you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  91. Jan S

    July 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    My brother is a SERIOUS lemon junkie. Has anyone tried a lemon cake with frozen lemonade mix (reconstituted)? I can’t help but wonder if that would work. I’m not much of a baker, so I’m hesitant to experiment…

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    • Stacey

      July 27, 2020 at 11:17 am

      I think it sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
  92. Sue

    July 19, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    It has a mild pineapple flavor but oh so moist and oh so delicious!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 20, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      I’m so, so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  93. Patricia M

    July 18, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Just made this cake OMG!!!! it’s Scrumptious but sweet but gooood ,,,

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 20, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Ha! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  94. Ann

    July 17, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    I made this and it is delicious. We enjoyed it freshly baked but it is even more delicious if you cover and refrigerate then eat. You taste the pineapple more after chilling !

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 20, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks for that tip! So glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  95. Lawana

    July 8, 2020 at 4:28 am

    Was wondering if I can use pineapple coconut nectar instead of pineapple juice?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 8, 2020 at 10:36 am

      I’ve not tried that, so I can’t say for sure. Seems like it should work, though.

      Reply
      • Lawana

        July 13, 2020 at 8:49 pm

        Ok thank you. I’m going to try it with 1 of Dole pineapple juice and 1 of the Jumex Pineapple Coconut nectar juice.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          July 14, 2020 at 11:07 am

          Awesome! Let me know how it turns out!

          Reply
  96. Cheryl

    June 29, 2020 at 11:26 am

    Just poured the glaze on my cake and it looks amazing! Does it need to be refrigerated? Thanks

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 2, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      If you’re going to eat it within a day or so, it should be fine. Otherwise, I’d stick it in the fridge.

      Reply
  97. Mo

    June 25, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I haven’t tried this recipe yet but I am wondering g if you could use this recipe in a similar way to make a lemon cake!?!?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 2, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      I don’t see why not. You’d certainly need less lemon juice in the glaze, since it’s so sour.

      Reply
  98. Elaine W.

    June 22, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    I forgot to leave my rating. oops.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 23, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  99. Elaine W.

    June 22, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Hi Stacey,
    I just made your pineapple juice cake, and it turned out great! All I had in the house was Great Value (Walmart)
    brand cake mix. It worked great. The cake looks just like your picture and tastes wonderful.
    Thanks for a great recipe that I will be making again!

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    • Stacey

      June 23, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Fantastic! I’m so glad to hear it turned out great for you! I’ve actually heard good things about the Great Value cake mixes!

      Reply
  100. Kim

    June 16, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    I made this in a 9x 13 baker. It was delicious. I did add vanilla. I’m about to try the recipe with peach nectar.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 19, 2020 at 11:36 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  101. Xaverii

    June 10, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Question here. Love this recipe, and want to use it for pineapple upside down cake. Would it work well in this case? This cake has everything I’m looking for, so I’m hoping the pineapple and maraschino cherries on the bottom wouldn’t make the cake too wet. Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      June 11, 2020 at 9:00 am

      Sure! I use a very similar recipe for my pineapple upside down cake – just without the glaze/soak.

      Reply
  102. Sharon Lucas

    June 10, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Question, will my regular pound cake recipe work for this?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 11, 2020 at 8:59 am

      You can certainly use the glaze/soak on a regular pound cake.

      Reply
  103. Tammy Vernon

    June 6, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    I made this Pineapple Juice Cake today and it was a HUGE hit. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I have pictures, but do not see a way to post.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 8, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Tammy! You can post those photos on my social channels. I’d love to see them!

      Reply
  104. Diane Henderson

    June 6, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    After successfully making this for my family, which they loved, I decided to play around with the recipe. So I substituted a little Malibu rum for some of the pineapple juice in the cake.
    For the glaze I added a couple of tablespoons of coconut cream and I also used granulated sugar instead of powdered in the glaze which gives it a little crunchy texture along the edges.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      That sounds amazing!! So glad y’all enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  105. Kathy Pharr

    May 23, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    I made this today, used Duncan Hines cake mix. It fell a little, not much, used a 10″tube pan. It was
    delish! Thanks so much for the recipe!

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    • Stacey

      May 26, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  106. Leslie Kelley

    May 23, 2020 at 7:45 am

    I have always used apricot nectar for a budnt cake but this sounds amazing!! Just wondering since there is only my husband and I is it possible to freeze 1/2 of the cake for later? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 26, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      I’ve had other readers say that they did freeze it, but I’m not sure how well it thaws. Maybe someone else who’s tried it can chime in for us.

      Reply
  107. Nicole

    May 17, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    Amazing cake. Family loved it!

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    • Stacey

      May 18, 2020 at 11:15 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  108. Adrienne Watkin

    May 14, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    We are really enjoying this cake!! I’ve made it twice with the pineapple juice and tried it once with apricot nectar, but that wasn’t as flavorful. I’m going to try the orange juice next. I’ve been wondering about using a chocolate cake mix and adding coffee in place of the juice but I wonder if that would work.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 15, 2020 at 9:29 am

      So glad t hear you’ve enjoyed this one! I think the coffee idea just might work! If you try it, please come back and let me know.

      Reply
      • Adrienne Watkin

        May 22, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        My attempt at adding coffee to a chocolate cake was ok. Not a whole lot of coffee flavor, but still tastes good. Might try it with a yellow cake mix and possibly add some additional coffee extract.

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        • Stacey

          May 26, 2020 at 2:39 pm

          That seem like a good plan! Maybe even like some espresso powder.

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        • Linda ONeal

          November 5, 2020 at 11:33 pm

          Try adding some coffee liquor as flavoring!

          Reply
  109. Amber

    May 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Everything about this cake is a win for me! It smelled amazing, was super easy to make and tasted wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 15, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  110. Denise Ritchie

    May 12, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    I didn’t see the star rating the first time. It’s 5!!

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  111. Denise Ritchie

    May 12, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    I actually made it the first time with Betty Crocker mix. It wasn’t done so I had to cook another 15 minutes. I used the full glaze amount. It was delicious but VERY moist. The Second time I made it, I did it with Duncan Hines. It worked great! I only used half of the glaze recipe and it was beautiful, delicious and perfect in every way!

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    • Stacey

      May 15, 2020 at 9:51 am

      So glad that you enjoyed it! Both times!!

      Reply
  112. Patti Marter

    May 10, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Made this cake today for Mother’s Day Dinner-on-the-grounds at Church. It was truly a big success. Our Pastors daughter asked if they could take some home with them. LOL!!! I made a topping with 1 can crushed pineapple in juice, 2 cups powdered sugar and 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Boiled for about 5 minutes after butter melted. Used this as topping on each slice of cake. DELISH!!!
    My Mother-n-Luv used to make a pineapple cake for holidays and THIS is the closest I’ve ever come to duplicating it. She also cooked a topping for each layer and the top.
    BROWNIE POINTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY!!!0. Brought home less than 1/2 the cake!!! Thanx for the recipe!!! Gonna try slow cooker beef tips next.

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    • Stacey

      May 11, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Hi Patti! I’m so, so glad that you (and everyone else) enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  113. James Callahan

    April 29, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    If your baking and making the glaze at the same time— the glaze will take 15 minutes, but not the half hour that the bake takes.

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  114. June Chellar

    April 26, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Just made this cake with Duncan Hines mix. Came out perfectly. Delicious cake!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 27, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Awesome! What kind of mix did you use? Yellow? Butter?

      Reply
  115. Kathy

    April 24, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Made this cake and it was awesome. I puréed a can of crushed pineapple instead of using juice. Just because that’s what I had on hand. It was delicious! Will definitely make this again.

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    • Stacey

      April 24, 2020 at 8:55 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  116. Olivia

    April 22, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    Can we use a regular cake pan I ment

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    • Stacey

      April 23, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      You can use a 9×13.

      Reply
  117. Christine

    April 16, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Do you think this would work with a white cake mix? It’s all I have and I don’t relish a trip to the store right now.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 17, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Perhaps! I don’t see why not. The flavor will be a bit different, but still delicious I’m sure!

      Reply
    • Nicole

      April 18, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      Re: White Cake
      I actually had the same question and reason! I made it tonight and it came out just fine! It really is very yummy so go for it. Yellow probably “better” but no one will be disappointed with the white mix used! Also I used Duncan Hines and didn’t have any trouble, it did split a little when flipped but that might have been my fault.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        April 20, 2020 at 11:59 am

        I think it’s the Duncan Hines butter mix that fails. Regardless, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
  118. Susan

    March 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    My mom taught me a version of this recipe using apricot nectar. It’s also amazing !

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    • Stacey

      March 23, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      I’ve heard several people mention that! It sounds amazing! Do you happen to have the recipe written down or remember it?

      Reply
  119. Gunther

    March 22, 2020 at 6:30 am

    Hi, I don’t like Boxed Cake mixes from any Brand, I like to make all my Cakes from scratch. Do you have a recipe for yellow moist cake? Your recipe sounds great, i will try it soon since i love everything with Pinapple.

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    • Stacey

      March 23, 2020 at 10:07 am

      I don’t, but there are some out there. The problem is in the amount. It would need to be a homemade recipe that makes the same amount as the box mix.

      Reply
  120. Carrie

    February 29, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    What was it about Duncan Hines that didn’t work if you don’t mind me asking?
    Sounds amazing, and want to try.
    C

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    • Stacey

      March 4, 2020 at 9:19 am

      The cake doesn’t rise.

      Reply
  121. Ruth

    February 9, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    I made this cake for a church gathering this evening. I added about 3/4 can (20 oz. drained crushed pineapple) and cut the butter back to 2 tbsp in the glaze. I thought it was really good, but my husband thought it needed more pineapple. Guess I’ll use the whole can after I drain it next time.

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    • Stacey

      February 11, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Glad it turned out good for you, Ruth!

      Reply
  122. Deanna Whitehead

    February 6, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    I made this cake last night and oh my goodness was it good!!!! Definitely a keeper recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      Awesome! So glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  123. Straws Kitchen

    February 2, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    This was one fantastic cake “Pineapple Juice Cake”, it was a little too sweet for me…BUT…my Husband thought it was great.
    He said (as he came back into the kitchen to get another big slice) “I could eat this whole cake, next time you make it put some pineapple rings on the bottom because it would make a good pineapple up-side down cake too”.
    I’d made it in a 9×13 inch cake pan instead of a bundt pan, and didn’t put the whole 3/4 c of juice in the glaze. It certainly made enough glaze.
    Will do that again.
    Thank You for sharing this recipe.

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    • Stacey

      February 3, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      So glad your husband enjoyed the cake! Thanks for taking a minute to let me know!

      Reply
  124. Nini

    January 27, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    I made this today with A Duncan Hines cake mix and it came out beautiful! I’m not sure what went wrong for the others, but this came picture perfect.

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    • Stacey

      January 27, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Look at you being a rebel and making it work!!! Do you mind me asking what kind of Duncan Hines mix you used?

      Reply
  125. Byenia

    January 8, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    This cake was pretty darn good! I cut out 1 cup of sugar in the glaze, but otherwise went exactly according to recipe, and it was sweet enough for us. 🙂

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    • Stacey

      January 10, 2020 at 9:39 am

      SO, SO glad you enjoyed it, Byenia!

      Reply
  126. Jessica Righter

    December 23, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    I made this cake for Christmas dinner. Followed your recipe exactly. It even looks just like yours. Perfect directions! My husband and I sneaked a little pinch from underneath. It is delicious! Thank you for sharing such a special recipe. Merry Christmas!

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    • Stacey

      December 24, 2019 at 8:03 am

      So happy to hear that it turned out great for you! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
  127. Shannon Moore

    November 29, 2019 at 5:21 am

    I made this for the first time for Thanksgiving dinner. It was SO moist and the pineapple flavor wasn’t overwhelming at all. This recipe is a KEEPER!

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    • Stacey

      December 2, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      Awesome! So glad it turned out great for you!!

      Reply
  128. Ada

    November 25, 2019 at 4:23 am

    Hi this cake looks delicious! Im making it for Thanksgiving this year. My husband wanted a pineapple cake i think this is going to be perfect!!!!!

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    • Stacey

      November 26, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      Hope he LOVES it!

      Reply
  129. Michele Savage

    November 9, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Mine is in the oven now and I cannot wait to make the glaze! I recently moved and can’t find my Bundt pan so I made it in a 9×13 pan!

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    • Stacey

      November 12, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Hope it was delicious!

      Reply
  130. Nicola

    November 7, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Do you use pineapple juice as in the drink, or juice from pineapples as in the fruit?

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    • Stacey

      November 7, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      I use canned pineapple juice.

      Reply
  131. Melissa

    October 25, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    Has anyone tried either of these using Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake mix ?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      I’ve not tried that one.

      Reply
  132. Virginia

    October 20, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    Simply Delicious sells an orange juice with pineapple in it. It is in the dairy section of the grocery store. Maybe using that juice would be the best of the two worlds (orange juice and pineapple).

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    • Stacey

      October 21, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      Great idea!!

      Reply
  133. Virginia Moore

    October 17, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    I have made this cake twice and we love it. I took one cake to my Physical Therapy class and it made such a hit that now I’m their favorite client! Ha! I’m now known as…. Ginny that brought that wonderful cake. Thanks, Stacey!

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    • Stacey

      October 21, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      HA! That’s great! So glad you’ve been able to impress folks with this one!

      Reply
  134. Kathryn Sandoz

    October 16, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Stacey, I just made this cake using a Duncan Hines yellow butter cake mix. It turned out perfect!

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    • Stacey

      October 16, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  135. Sara R

    October 1, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    I made this tonight and it was delicious!! Guess what… used a Duncan Hines mix too. It was all I had (French Vanilla). I did grind up some pineapple chunks and put them in the cake, and added a little vanilla. It cooked perfectly though. Probably took about 40 minutes. I will make this again! Idk why the Duncan Hines worked for me, but it sure did!! Maybe weather could be a factor for some? Thanks for the new fav recipe!

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    • Stacey

      October 2, 2019 at 8:17 am

      So glad it turned out great for you! Actually, the only Duncan Hines mix that I’ve had trouble is the butter one. Others seem to work just fine. Regardless, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  136. Sharon Haldorsen

    September 9, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    I baked this cake & thought it was so good that I decided to take the rest of it to church. Eveyone raved about how good it was & wanted the recipe. They couldn’t believe how easy it was & tasted so good. Thanks so much for this delicious recipe. It is a keeper & I will make again.

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    • Stacey

      September 9, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      I’m just tickled to hear it turned out great and that everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  137. Dorothy Black

    September 8, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    Cooking is like crochet (or knitting), read the instructions to the end before you start your project! Recipe looks great and I will try it when I get the right mix. Thank you for suggesting the right mix for the job. I love your site. Kind regards.

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    • Stacey

      September 9, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Ha! Thanks so much, Dorothy!

      Reply
  138. Lupe Barrera

    August 28, 2019 at 11:55 am

    Wonderful recipe and thanks for sharing. It was so flavorful and moist. Thanks.

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    • Stacey

      August 29, 2019 at 10:52 am

      SO glad you enjoyed it, Lupe!

      Reply
  139. Terri Paige

    August 21, 2019 at 8:13 am

    I love this recipe…made it again yesterday for my son, he wanted this before he leaves for college tomorrow

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    • Stacey

      August 28, 2019 at 10:23 am

      How sweet! Love hearing about my recipes being a part of special celebrations like this!

      Reply
  140. Pamela

    August 18, 2019 at 12:37 am

    Has anyone added rum to this recipe? Or coconut rum? Any suggestions on how to add it? Would like to make a pina colada version

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am

      Sounds like a delicious addition. I think I’d add it to the soak/glaze.

      Reply
  141. KC

    August 18, 2019 at 12:02 am

    I made this tonight but substituted guava syrup for the pineapple juice. Cake is delicious!! I halved the glaze recipe but still found it very sweet, maybe because the syrup already has sugar. Maybe next time, I’ll just add syrup to the butter and omit the powdered sugar?

    Reply
    • KC

      August 18, 2019 at 7:50 am

      Actually, update. The only part that was really sweet was where I had cut a slice of the unglazed cake to taste and the glaze pooled in that open space (I used a 9 inch round cake pan). Went back to it and simply cut away from that part and it is so moist, delicious and perfect. I had planned to share but it’s not looking that there will be enough! My mom and I are having a slice each for breakfast lol. Will DEFINITELY make this again and will continue to half the glaze recipe. It’s the perfect amount for me. Thank you!

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      • Stacey

        August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am

        So glad it turned out great for you, KC!

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  142. Patriciah Ngotho

    August 16, 2019 at 8:02 am

    Hi Stacey, what can I substitute cake mix with. I live in a country where we don’t have this particular brand isn’t available. Unfortunately the other available cake mixes don’t taste good in cakes I don’t know why.

    I would like to make this cake like yesterday….lol.
    Patriciah

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    • Stacey

      August 16, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      This is the homemade cake mix recipe I normally recommend, but I’ve not tested it with this particular recipe.

      Reply
  143. Celena

    August 11, 2019 at 12:35 am

    Hi,
    Just made this for the first time. I used a bundt pan with a white coating on the inside. I’m not sure if it is a nonstick or not. Well, I sprayed and floured as the directions say and it stuck. The cake is super moist and tastes great but not the prettiest since it was hard to get out of the pan. Suggestions?
    Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      August 14, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      I’m not a huge fan of that particular type of pan for this very reason. I nearly always have cakes stick in those.

      Reply
  144. Sammi963

    June 30, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    Making it right now for my sisters birthday. I haven’t baked in awhile but couldn’t resist this recipe. I’m wondering about some how incorporatin.someactual crushed pinapple in the glaze. Not real experienced so not sure if or how this can be done.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 1, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Be sure to check out the comment from Jackie on this thread about that.

      Reply
  145. Sara

    June 28, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    I’m very new to baking so this may seem like a silly question. How far do I make the holes into the cake? All the way through? Half way through? And just a few holes? A lot of holes? ???? Thank you for helping!

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    • Stacey

      June 29, 2019 at 12:07 am

      No worries! I would do them about halfway through. Enjoy!

      Reply
  146. Carol

    June 26, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Next pineapple upside cake I make, I am going to use this glaze before flipping the cake. I love the pineapple upside cake but my cake always seems dry. Been trying to find a way to make the cake moist and it sounds like this will be perfect.

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    • Stacey

      June 26, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  147. Myriam JStC

    June 25, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    I did not bake the pineapple cake yet I’m going to. I’m gathering information. I am going to make the glaze while the cake is baking in the oven. Since my glaze will be ready before the cake, I need to know how long do I wait “After removing the cake from the oven” before pouring the glaze on the cake in the pan?

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    • Stacey

      June 26, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      10 to 15 minutes.

      Reply
  148. Myriam JStC

    June 25, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Hi. Pineapple is my favorite fruit! I can’t wait to try this cake! But can I substitute melted butter or anything else for the OIL?? Please help!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 26, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      You can.

      Reply
  149. Tracy Terrell

    June 19, 2019 at 7:48 am

    I am a Duncan Hines gal and did not realize your “note” until now.
    I used Duncan Hines butter and also canola oil (didn’t have enough vegetable) and my cake came out awful. I was wondering if the temp had anything to do with it. It seemed like it wasn’t rising so I turned it up to 350. I had to throw it away.
    I have made the lemon cake and my family loves it. I will retry and use pineapple jello.

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    • Stacey

      June 20, 2019 at 9:15 am

      I’ve always been Duncan Hines fan, it’s just that the butter cake mix doesn’t work in this recipe, unfortunately. And I wish I could understand why.

      Reply
  150. Jen

    June 15, 2019 at 11:25 am

    This cake was amazing. I even added crushed pineapple (completely drained) to the cake batter for more texture and pineapple flavor. Turned out great!

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    • Junell

      June 17, 2019 at 11:30 am

      The cake is good, very moist. Thinking it was a bit “eggy” thinking will cut back to 3 eggs next time so not so dense in the middle. Thx for sharing.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        June 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

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    • Stacey

      June 17, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      Love it! So glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  151. Claudia

    June 10, 2019 at 1:57 am

    Hello! Thank you for the recipe! The only change I made to this recipe was half the glaze and it was perfect for my taste! I took it to a potluck and I kid you not it was gone within 5 minutes and the 10 other dessert options next to it were ignored. People loved it so much! I can’t wait to try the orange one I read about. My mom has been trying to make a moist orange cake for soooo Long and thanks to you she will be able to finally make it! Also I want to mention I used yellow cake mix from Pillsbury as recommended (I learned the hard way once to read the whole recipe before buying ingredients and cooking). I had no problems with this recipe. The cake was perfectly moist, not too sweet and had a great pineapple flavor. Maybe I’ll try adding in pineapple chunks next time. Thanks you again for the great recipe!!

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    • Stacey

      June 12, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Love hearing that everyone enjoyed it so much! Thanks, Claudia!!

      Reply
  152. Carmen

    June 1, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    So I baked this the other day and I must say the weirdest thing happened to me. The cake turned out perfectly (thank you for the warning about the glaze. I definitely would have thought I screwed up if you hadn’t mentioned it). Now everybody in my family loved the cake. But here’s the weird thing, I didn’t like the pineapple flavor, yet I COULD NOT STOP EATING the cake!!! The texture is SOOO GOOD! I have to make a vanilla/butter version. ???????? I’m guessing I can just sub milk for the juice in the cake but what would you suggest I sub for the juice in the glaze? Any suggestions? Thanks again for such a good recipe. I’m glad I found your blog!

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    • Stacey

      June 3, 2019 at 9:22 am

      I’m loving this comment so much!! Honestly, you could possibly use water and it make it a syrup, but milk might work in the glaze too – you’d just want to refrigerate it. If you try it, be sure to come back and let me know how it turned out!

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  153. Deneen Firestone

    May 29, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    I made this a few weeks ago when my husband saw the recipe on fb. We really enjoyed it and I’ve made it several more times for family, friends and church homecoming. It was super easy and very tasty!

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    • Stacey

      May 29, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      Love hearing that! So glad y’all have enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  154. Stephanie

    May 16, 2019 at 11:03 am

    What if I added a spot of Captain Morgan with the pineapple juice?

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    • Stacey

      May 16, 2019 at 11:45 am

      I think that’s a pretty solid idea! 🙂

      Reply
    • Linda ONeal

      November 5, 2020 at 11:22 pm

      Love the Captain Morgan suggestion! I will use it also

      Reply
  155. Stela

    May 2, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    I just made it and is a total disaster something is wrong with the recipe

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    • Stacey

      May 4, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      I can assure you there is nothing wrong with the recipe. Tell me more about what happened. Let’s see what we can figure out.

      Reply
  156. Ada

    April 30, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    COULD you use white cake mix?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 1, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Sure. I don’t think that would be problem.

      Reply
  157. Tammy S Williams

    April 29, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    Do you think I could make this as cupcakes and make a dreamwhip frosting to be piped on top?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 30, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      I’m not sure it would hold up well as cupcakes.

      Reply
  158. Michelle

    April 28, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    Hi Stacey,
    I just wanted to say I made this pineapple bundt cake. I found that there was an excess of the pineapple glaze that wasn’t absorbed by the cake. It accumulated in the center hole area of the bundt cake. Not knowing, I used it all as this was my first time making. I personally found it to be too sweet for me, and chose to give it away. I followed the recipe to a T’. I’m going to give it another try, but I plan on cutting the glaze mount in half. I love pineapple and it’s flavor, so I’m hoping less will be more palatable for me. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
    Michelle

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    • Stacey

      April 29, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Hey Michelle! Thanks so much for your kind response. I say “kind” because I get so many folks who lash out when things don’t turn out perfectly, not realizing that with each recipe there are so many moving parts. That said, this does make a very moist cake. But I love the fact that you’re willing to give it another try and adjust it to suit your taste. Hope you love the next one!

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      • Rhonda

        February 17, 2020 at 6:11 pm

        I love this recipe! Thanks for sharing it, it’s my new favorite quick cake that I can always have stuff on hand for. Plow my driveway- pineapple cake! Dessert auction-pineapple cake! The first time i made it, I didn’t have pineapple juice so i puréed a can of pineapple chunks and put it through a sieve and ended up with exactly the amount of juice needed for the recipe. It made a very flavorful juice. I reserved 1/4 cup of the glaze and added powdered sugar to consistency for an icing to drizzle or pipe on when cooled, looks elegant. Thanks again!

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        • Stacey

          February 19, 2020 at 12:56 pm

          Any excuse is a good excuse to make a cake, right!? So glad you’ve enjoyed this recipe, Rhonda!

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  159. Virginia Moore

    April 28, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    I made this Pineapple Juice Cake and thought I would give part of it to a couple who live by us. Wrong! We were pigs and ate it all ourselves! The cake is very moist, has a delicate pineapple flavor, does not have fattening cream cheese or whipped cream. It is wonderfully delicious!

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    • Stacey

      April 29, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Awesome! I’m So glad y’all enjoyed it, Virginia! You’ll just have to make another one for the neighbors. 🙂

      Reply
  160. Mary

    April 26, 2019 at 11:21 am

    If Duncan heins isn’t suggested then it needs to be during the ingredient list because most people won’t read the suggestions lower to the list until later. It’s very frustrating to have bought all the ingredients and wrong boxed cake.

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    • Stacey

      April 26, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      I’ve always been taught to read the entire recipe before doing anything. I’m sorry you ended up with the wrong thing.

      Reply
      • BRIDGETT BRENNAN

        July 27, 2022 at 9:42 am

        I am new to baking but I ALWAYS read the entire ingredient list followed with instructions. I guess IMO a more experienced baker just gets so use to the fixing process they stop reading the entire list and instructions. If I see ** before and after one of the ingredients I KNOW to **read further** just saying. On that note I also read as many comments as I can and Im so excited to try this and will be glad to share when I do. Thank you from a new viewer and for sharing ALL the comments because it helps me and encourages me to try even more ways to make the same recipe. Have a blessed, amazing and delicious day!🙏🏻❤

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        • Stacey

          July 28, 2022 at 11:10 am

          Bridgett, this is a sign of an experienced baker! Welcome to the Southern Bite family!

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  161. Angela

    April 23, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    I just made this cake. DUNCAN HINES with this recipe WILL NOT MAKE YOUR CAKE RISE. Maybe if instant pudding mix added will be better. I REPEAT. Do not use DUNCAN HINES

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    • Shan

      April 25, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      I made this cake with BETTY CROCKER cake and it did not rise either….smelled great….huge disappointment when opening the oven :(.

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      • Stacey

        April 26, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        Very strange. I’ve not had anyone report having trouble with Betty Crocker.

        Reply
  162. Charlane

    April 21, 2019 at 11:57 am

    I, too, was wondering about using crushed pineapple in the cake batter – maybe instead of the pineapple juice? Or maybe 3/4 C crushed pineapple and 1/4 C juice to ensure enough liquid? Has anybody tried it?

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  163. Jolene

    April 17, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I have one in the oven right now. I made some additions and once it’s baked I will get back to you and let you know, but I am baking at 350 as I do all my Bundt recipes.

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    • Stacey

      April 17, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Sounds good! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  164. Michelle

    April 16, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Stacey… is vegetable oil a must? I always use canola for baking, and EVOO for cooking. I will buy vegetable if you feel it’s best for this recipe. Thank you!
    Michelle

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    • Stacey

      April 16, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Canola oil will work just fine. 🙂

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      • Michelle

        April 23, 2019 at 1:01 am

        Thank you!

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  165. TONIA

    April 15, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    does this cake have to be made in a bundt pan or can i make it in 13×9 pan

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    • Stacey

      April 15, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      I’ve only ever done it in a Bundt, but you’re welcome to try it. Theoretically, it should work.

      Reply
  166. Delorce

    April 13, 2019 at 8:11 am

    Use pineapple cake mix for even more flavor!

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  167. Lashonda

    April 12, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    Hi!
    Can this be frosted over with buttercream frosting? It’s for a 6 year old’s birthday, so she cares about the way the cake looks. I care about how it tastes and this looks delicious!

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    • Lashonda

      April 12, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Oh, and also in two layers with a pineapple filling in between?

      Reply
      • Stacey

        April 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        Thanks, Lashonda! Unfortunately, I’m not sure this one will hold up to frosting very well. It’s super moist and I’m afraid the frosting will just drip right off.

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  168. Sarah Bryan

    April 10, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    I made this cake today and it didn’t rise and THEN I saw the notes where it said a Duncan Heines cake mix doesn’t work. Went to the store and bought a Pillsbury cake mix and started over. My glaze seemed to look like pure liquid instead of a glaze. I melted the butter first in the microwave and added it to the rest of the ingredients and warmed it up on the stovetop. Is it supposed to be of a liquid consistency instead of a glaze???

    It’s still cooling so I haven’t tried it yet.

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    • Stacey

      April 10, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      Yes, it’s really more of a soak than a glaze – think of it like a rum cake soak.

      Reply
  169. Debby

    April 1, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    My granddaughter & I made this cake a few days ago. We couldn’t wait to taste it, but to be honest we really didn’t care for it. Maybe it would’ve been better if crushed pineapple was added to the batter, & maybe less butter in the glaze.

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    • Louise

      April 7, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      I made this a couple of weeks ago. It was very good, and very moist, but not as much pineapple flavor as I thought it would have. I followed the recipe exactly. I was wondering also if adding crushed pineapple to the batter would work. Or maybe a little bit of pineapple extract, I guess there is pineapple extract available. What do you think?

      Reply
  170. Glenda mullis

    March 30, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    Can I use regular margarine instead of unsalted butter

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    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      You can.

      Reply
  171. Tammy Franklin

    March 30, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Should leftovers be stored in the refrigerator?

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    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      If you’re keeping them longer than a day or so, yes.

      Reply
  172. shirley D Wilcox

    March 29, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    can a can of pineapple be used in cake and the glaze?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      I’ve not tried that.

      Reply
  173. Rob

    March 27, 2019 at 11:36 am

    My wife made this for me yesterday after I sent her the link from facebook…I had a piece while it was still warm with some dark roast coffee. Seriously, its my favorite cake now.

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    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      So glad to hear that, Rob! Now I’m wanting some too!

      Reply