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Pineapple Angel Food Cake ~ 2 Ingredient Recipe!

Published: Feb 3, 2020 ยท Modified: Aug 11, 2020 by Madalaine ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท

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Everybody on the planet should know about Pineapple Angel Food Cake. ย I'm almost embarrassed to post this because it's so ridiculously easy.ย  I mean come on, this recipe only calls for 2 ingredientsย and you can make it in 45 minutes!

single piece of pineapple angel food cake with fork

Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe

Anyone who likes to make anything with minimal ingredients will flip over this. ย You probably already know about this 2 ingredient wonder, but if you don't, here it is. 2 ingredients crushed pineapple and a box of angel food cake mix
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together a box of angel food cake mix and 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple juice and all. crushed pineapple going into bowl
  3. Pour batter into a 9 x 13 pan. pouring batter into 9x13 pan
  4. Bake for approximately 35 minutes.ย  If making cupcakes bake approximately 25 min and in a bundt pan about 40 minutes.
  5. Cool completely and top with cool whip (optional).
slice of pineapple angel food cake in bundt shape with whole cake behind it with cool whip and berries

Weight Watchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake 5 point recipe

My friends who do Weight Watchers told me that the above recipe is a little more than 5 points because of the high sugar content of the pineapple juice. So, if you want to enjoy this fluffy bit of heaven with the lowest points possible, try this.
  1. Drain a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple.ย  Discard the juice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix and pineapple.ย  Then stir in 1 cup of water.
  3. Pour batter into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  4. Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Cool completely and enjoy!
top down of slice of pineapple angel food cake in bundt shape with whole cake behind it with cool whip and berries Super simple and just as tasty!ย  I found this recipe to be a little less sweet and the pineapple flavor was a little less, but it was still incredibly light and so satisfying.

What Pan is best for this Angel Food Cake with Crushed Pineapple?

  • 9x13 casserole dish - If I'm having the whole family over, I'll make a double batch (there's 11 of us!) in two 9x13 dishes.
  • Bundt pan or tube pan cake batter in bundt pan
  • Muffin tin - Cupcakes are the perfect size to have on hand when I need just a little something sweet.ย  They're good to have around too if you want something to "grab & go!" pineapple angel food cupcakes cooling in pan

How to Prepare the Cake Pan

9x13 casserole dish - Don't spay the pan with a non stick spray!ย  Pour the batter into a nice clean dry pan.ย  That's it!ย  Having a dry pan helps the angel food creep up the sides and make a light fluffy cake. Bundt pan - Spray with non stick spray or butter!ย  When cooking with any pan with ridges it's usually a safe bet to grease the bottom for a little extra insurance your cake with come out beautifully.

How to Know when your cake is done

If you have a handy dandy instant read thermometer, it will read 210F when your cake is done.ย  If not, look for the top to turn a beautiful golden brown.ย  The top won't be sticky to the touch either.ย  It should feel very dry. instant read thermometer reading 212

The best way to cool your angel food cake

Typically, the best way to cool an angel food cake is by suspending it upside down.ย  This stabilizes the air pockets and prevents it from collapsing. Honestly though, when I make angel food cake with pineapple, I don't do this.ย  The crushed pineapple and juice give it a different texture and super moist.ย  It doesn't bother me a bit to see this cake settle a little.ย  pineapple angel food cupcakes with topping and pineapple

How to store and freeze your Pineapple Angel Food Cake

Simply cover the cake with plastic wrap and it will keep for 2-3 days on the counter.ย  Or pop it in the refrigerator and it will keep for up to a week.ย  It also freezes beautifully! You can freeze it in individual portions or whole!ย  Wrap it in wax paper (keeps it from sticking to the plastic wrap), then cover in plastic wrap and finally cover with a layer of tin foil. It will last in the freezer for months like this.ย  Remember to label it! If I know I'm going to eat it in a week or two, I'll forgo the wax paper.ย  Just sayin!

Favorite ways to serve Pineapple Angel Food Cake

  • Smothered in cool whip!
  • Fresh berries dolloped on top
  • With raspberry sauce, chocolate sauce, and/or vanilla sauce!
  • Served with ice cream: vanilla, coconut or lemon sorbet.
  • Top with shredded coconut
  • All of the ABOVE!!!
    loaded with everything!
    I couldn't help it. Here it is with ALL OF THE ABOVE toppings!!!

Thank You, Joyce!

I am posting this with a BIG thanks going out to Joyce, my husband's cousin. ย She introduced this to us a few years ago at Thanksgiving.ย  It's our son's favorite (our girls love it too!) but Carver can sit down and eat two of these without blinking. ย In fact, I think he has.
pineapple angel food cake cupcake unwrapped with cool whip and raspberry on top
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Pineapple Angel Food Cake

This is way to good and way too easy to be legal. ย But it is. ย Perfect to make with kids (3 years old to 103!) ๐Ÿ™‚ | www.lakesidetable.com
Course Dessert
Keyword easy recipe, gluten free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 125 kcal
Author Madalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 box angel food cake mix
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz
  • cool whip

Instructions

  1. In the mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple (juice and all) and box of angel food cake.
  2. Pour into 9 x 13 dish.
  3. Put into a 350ยบF pre heated oven and bake for 35 minutes.
  4. Let cool and top with cool whip.
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 233mg10%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 18IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Essad says

    February 03, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, my parents make angel food cake for most of our get togethers. I'll share this recipe with them. I was surprised that you use the juice! I'm thinking how good this would be making it and creating a banana split with it

  2. Surya says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like paradise!

  3. Genia Horton says

    December 16, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    I've been meaning to try this recipe since my family loves Angel Food cake with berries, etc. in the summer.
    Learning how to use my new iSi dispenser, too. Thank you.

    • Madalaine says

      February 02, 2023 at 11:37 am

      Hi Genia, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! And have fun with your ISI! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

  4. Janice says

    February 26, 2024 at 8:30 pm

    Can I use a bundt pan and lemon pie filling

    • Madalaine says

      February 27, 2024 at 6:57 am

      Hi Janice, thank you for the great question. Unfortunately, this cake is very sticky and I have not have not been able to successfully take it out of a bundt pan without it tearing. I have not substituted lemon pie filling for the crushed pineapple so I am not what the end result would be. If you try it, please let us know how it turned out. ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Amia says

    December 30, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I love pineapples and I love angel food cake! Never thought of mixing the two! Thank you Lakeside Table for the hot tip!

    • Madalaine says

      February 23, 2025 at 10:09 pm

      OH yes! You must try this!

  6. Lomda says

    February 06, 2025 at 8:41 pm

    If I cant Find angel food cake mix what kind of cake can I replace it with?

    • Madalaine says

      February 12, 2025 at 3:46 pm

      This is an excellent question. And unfortunately, you can not substitute and get a similar texture. An angel food box cake mix is different from a regular cake mix. But what you CAN do is make an easy "Dump Cake" with a box of regular cake mix! Don't let the name fool you, this is a delicious dessert. Fast and Easy Dump Cake recipe: 1) preheat oven to 325F 2) Spread a can of your favorite pie filling (mine is cherry!) on the bottom of a 9x13 dish. 3) Pour a can of crushed pineapple (juice and all!) over pie filling. 4) Sprinkle box cake mix over crushed pineapple. 5) Pour 1 cup of melted butter over cake mix. 6) Bake for 40 minutes. 7) Enjoy! ๐Ÿ™‚

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