Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake

Teresa Ambra

Pineapple Sheet Cake is a recipe I’ve been making for over 35 years. It’s a quick and easy cake where you mix everything in one bowl and bake it. Then you top it with a boiled coconut-pecan icing right after it comes out of the oven. It’s very similar to my Texas Tornado Cake but instead of using a can of fruit cocktail in the batter, this cake uses crushed pineapple instead. It is amazingly delicious.

Follow Me On Instagram!

Pineapple Sheet Cake was one of the first recipes I collected way back in the day. I made it frequently in the early days of our marriage because it was so easy even a truly novice cook could do it! My husband always loved this cake because pineapple is one of his favorite fruits. He’s never enjoyed dry cakes and this one is super moist. It’s great with a dollop of ice cream on top too, especially just out of the oven!

If you’re looking for a great company dessert that’s incredibly easy, then Pineapple Sheet Cake is the one for you! The taste and texture is lovely and the moistness of the cake can’t be beat. Enjoy.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake is one of the best desserts you’ll ever sink your teeth into.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake is a pineapple lover’s delight!

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

This cake is great right out of the oven and served with ice cream.

Here’s what I did.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

I used these ingredients for the cake.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Place UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add sugar, baking soda, egg and oil.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Add UNDRAINED crushed pineapple.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon to combine. Pour batter into a greased 10×15″ glass baking dish or an 11×17″ baking pan.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

While cake is baking, prepare icing. I used these ingredients for the icing.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Melt butter. Add evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes. 

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Stir in coconut and nuts. (While I cooked everything together all at once, it’s better if you do it according to the original instructions).

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pour icing over top of hot cake.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake is moist and gooey–not dry like some cakes can be.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

This is a great dessert for the holidays, too. Quick and easy.

Here’s the recipe.

PINEAPPLE SHEET CAKE

(Recipe adapted from Sandy Weikel when we attended First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, FL)

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake

Teresa Ambra
Pineapple Sheet Cake is heavenly! This exceptionally delectable cake is made moist by the addition of crushed pineapple, then it's frosted with a coconut-pecan icing that's absolutely delicious! Excellent option for company dinners and special occasions.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cakes and Cheesecakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 11x17" cookie sheet pan jelly roll pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 sauce pan
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

CAKE:

  • 2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or use coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 16 oz. can crushed pineapple DO NOT DRAIN

ICING:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk NOT sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

CAKE:

  • Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased and floured 11x17” pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350°.

ICING:

  • Cook granulated sugar, butter and evaporated milk over low-medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add coconut and nuts.
  • Pour over cake while hot.

Notes

NOTE: I combined all the icing ingredients and cooked over low heat for about 10 minutes. But this is really better to cook the butter and milk separately and stir in the coconut and pecans after the sauce ingredients have cooked 10 minutes.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, caramel, coconut, dessert, pecans, pineapple
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Pineapple Sheet Cake[/b]
Recipe Type: Cakes and Cheesecakes
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from Sandy Weikel, when we attended First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, FL
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 20
This exceptionally delectable cake is made moist by the addition of crushed pineapple, then it’s frosted with a coconut-pecan icing that’s absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
  • [b]CAKE:[/b][br]
  • 2 cups Gold Medal UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large can crushed pineapple (DO NOT DRAIN)[br]
  • [b]FROSTING:[/b][br]
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup Carnation evaporated milk
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
[b]CAKE:[/b][br]
  1. Mix and pour into greased and floured 11×17” pan.
  2. Bake 25 minutes at 350°.[br]
[b]FROSTING:[/b][br]
  1. Cook sugar, butter and evaporated milk over low-medium heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Add coconut and nuts.
  3. Pour over cake while hot.
Notes
I combined all the ingredients and cooked over low heat for about 10 minutes. But this is really better to cook the butter and milk separately and stir in the coconut and pecans after the sauce ingredients have cooked 10 minutes.
Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Every bite of Pineapple Sheet Cake will have you drooling.

Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Crushed Pineapple makes this cake incredibly moist and sweet.

You may also enjoy these delicious recipes!

Texas Tornado Cake

Texas Tornado Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this quick & easy #cake #recipe looks like a tornado hit it after baking! It's filled with #walnuts and #FruitCocktail. The #caramelized icing contains #coconut. This vintage cake will knock your socks off! #dessert #TexasTornadoCake #FruitCocktailCake #peaches #pears #EasyDessertRecipe #Holiday #HolidayDessert #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDayDessert

Red White and Blue Coconut Cake

Red, White & Blue Coconut Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fabulous #coconut #cake is perfect for the #FourthofJuly. Both the cake and the icing have coconut. Amazing #dessert

Peach Sheet Cake

Peach Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this is such a decadent and delicious cake. It's made with fresh #peaches & has a #coconut #walnut frosting. Great #dessert for summer or #LaborDay parties.
Pineapple Sheet Cake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | delicious one-bowl #cake that's quick & easy & a family favorite. This one has a boiled #coconut & #pecan icing. #dessert #pineapple

Pineapple Sheet Cake

Teresa Ambra
Pineapple Sheet Cake is heavenly! This exceptionally delectable cake is made moist by the addition of crushed pineapple, then it's frosted with a coconut-pecan icing that's absolutely delicious! Excellent option for company dinners and special occasions.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cakes and Cheesecakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 11×17" cookie sheet pan jelly roll pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 sauce pan
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

CAKE:

  • 2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or use coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 16 oz. can crushed pineapple DO NOT DRAIN

ICING:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk NOT sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

CAKE:

  • Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased and floured 11×17” pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350°.

ICING:

  • Cook granulated sugar, butter and evaporated milk over low-medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add coconut and nuts.
  • Pour over cake while hot.

Notes

NOTE: I combined all the icing ingredients and cooked over low heat for about 10 minutes. But this is really better to cook the butter and milk separately and stir in the coconut and pecans after the sauce ingredients have cooked 10 minutes.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, caramel, coconut, dessert, pecans, pineapple
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

13 Comments

  • Pineapple Sheet Cake – My Blog

    September 29, 2020 at 8:25 am

    […] Pineapple Sheet Cake is a recipe I’ve been making for over 35 years. It’s a quick and easy cake where you mix everything in one bowl and bake it. Then you top it with a boiled coconut-pecan icing right after it comes out of the oven … moist and gooey! Great with a dollop of ice cream!, source : cantstayoutofthekitchen.com […]

  • Howie

    December 25, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    When making the frosting do you let the milk and butter boil gently for 10 minutes?

    1. Teresa

      December 26, 2018 at 11:45 am

      Yes, Howie. Bring to a gentle boil and then boil for ten minutes.

  • Kaylee

    March 30, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    How should I store this if I’m making it a day before the event? Room temp or refrigerate?

    1. Teresa

      March 31, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Hi, Kaylee. I would store it at room temperature for a couple of days. After that you will need to refrigerate it.

  • Connie

    February 20, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Hi

    what is the approx size of the pineapple can. It looks delicious and I really want to try this.
    Cheers

    1. Teresa

      February 20, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Connie. I used a 15 or 16-oz. can pineapple. It is delicious. Hope you enjoy it.

      1. Anonymous

        March 2, 2017 at 7:17 pm

        Hi Teresa
        Made the cake last week and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone at morning tea loved it.
        Cheers

        1. Teresa

          March 3, 2017 at 11:26 am

          So glad you and all your company loved the cake! For pineapple lover’s it’s really a delight. Thanks for letting me know.

  • Cherry Surprise – Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

    May 16, 2016 at 10:34 am

    […] church. I made a delicious soup, homemade bread, and this scrumptious Cherry Surprise along with a Pineapple Sheet Cake. We had pretty hardy eaters that day and everything was eaten up pretty […]

  • Kim Lange

    February 20, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Looks amazing!!! Pinning! 😉

    1. Teresa

      February 23, 2016 at 9:47 am

      It is amazing, Kim, and SOOO easy. 🙂

  • Honey Buttermilk Cornbread – Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

    February 20, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    […] Luncheon and served it with my Vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Vegetable Soup, Cherry Surprise and Pineapple Sheet Cake. Everything was delicious and this gluten free cornbread was snapped up really fast. I made 2 […]

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Previous Post Next Post