Name: Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 box angel food cake mix; 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz); cool whip

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Everybody on the planet should know about Pineapple Angel Food Cake. I'm almost embarrassed to post this because it's so ridiculously easy. I mean come on, this recipe only calls for 2 ingredients 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. 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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together a box of angel food cake mix and 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple juice and all.
Pour batter into a 9 x 13 pan.
Bake for approximately 35 minutes. If making cupcakes bake approximately 25 min and in a bundt pan about 40 minutes.
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.

Drain a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple. Discard the juice.
In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix and pineapple. Then stir in 1 cup of water.
Pour batter into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
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! 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
Muffin tin - Cupcakes are the perfect size to have on hand when I need just a little something sweet. They're good to have around too if you want something to "grab & go!"

How to Prepare the Cake Pan

9x13 casserole dish - Don't spay the pan with a non stick spray! Pour the batter into a nice clean dry pan. That's it! 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! 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. If not, look for the top to turn a beautiful golden brown. The top won't be sticky to the touch either. It should feel very dry.

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. 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. The crushed pineapple and juice give it a different texture and super moist. It doesn't bother me a bit to see this cake settle a little.

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. Or pop it in the refrigerator and it will keep for up to a week. It also freezes beautifully! You can freeze it in individual portions or whole! 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. Remember to label it! If I know I'm going to eat it in a week or two, I'll forgo the wax paper. 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!!!
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. She introduced this to us a few years ago at Thanksgiving. It's our son's favorite (our girls love it too!) but Carver can sit down and eat two of these without blinking. In fact, I think he has.

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