I am excited to share my new favorite recipe: 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake!
Oh my goodness, this cake recipe is so easy to make and tastes fantastic!
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Seriously, this recipe only takes two ingredients and tastes fantastic!
We first shared this recipe in January 2013! I can't believe it has been almost eleven years since we started making this recipe.
I make this recipe for every event we need a quick and super-easy dessert. I just love the combination of pineapple and angel food cake.
This recipe takes less than 35 minutes to prepare and bake! It is so quick and easy to make
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic 2-ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Boxed of Angel Food Cake Mix
- Crushed Pineapple
Optional Garnish - Cool Whipped Topping, fresh berries, cherries, toasted coconut, vanilla ice cream
Equipment Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl: Make sure to use a large bowl. It makes it easier to combine.
- 9x13 Baking Dish: The 9x13 pan is a perfect size. The cake will be golden brown when finished baking.
- Parchment Paper: I like to line the cake pan with parchment paper to make it easier to serve.
- Tube Pan: If you want that look, you can also bake this in a tube-shaped angel food cake pan.
How to Make a 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
I've included complete instructions for this pineapple cake in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Stir Angel Food Cake Mix and crushed pineapple in a mixing bowl by hand. Make sure to mix thoroughly so everything is combined.
- Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 baking pan.
- Bake
- Optional add a dollop of Cool Whip to the top of this fluffy cake.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead: We don’t recommend prepping this cake beforehand. It tends to bubble over the top if you leave the angel food cake and pineapple mix in the bowl too long.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to five days.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy within three months. You can freeze them whole or individually sliced. The texture of the cake may change when frozen. Make sure to wrap each slice in plastic wrap. We have not tried freezing the cake it doesn't last that long.
How to Reheat: Angel food cake is delicate and can remain at room temperature since it does not contain dairy. We recommend enjoying it from the fridge or at room temperature.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions:
We used Pillsbury Angel Food Cake Mix since we trust this brand in many of our dessert recipes, but you can use any quality boxed angel food cake mix.
Make sure to use the Angel Food Cake that only needs water. There should only be one package of the mix in the box. The angel food cake mixes with two pouches do not work.
We found the best results in making this with Angel Food Cake with crushed pineapple. If that is all you have, you can make it with pineapple chunks, but the crushed pineapple distributes the flavor better.
Vegetarian Option: This two-ingredient dessert is naturally vegetarian.
Vegan Option: Use a vegan angel food cake mix to make this recipe vegan.
Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters should use a gluten-free angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple to ensure this recipe is safe for a gluten-free diet.
Alcohol-Free Option: This cake recipe is alcohol-free, but you can add a splash of rum or rum extract for a boozy tropical flavor.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes a dozen servings using one boxed angel food cake mix and one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, making it easy to scale to your desired yield if you need a different amount.
Sugar-Free:
The written recipe contains 30 grams of sugar per serving. Make it sugar-free with a sugar-free angel food cake mix and no-sugar-added crushed pineapple.
Please remember that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used.
Tips for the Best 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
- Make sure to mix these by hand. The Angel Food Cake mix is so light that if you combine it with a KitchenAid Mixer, electric mixer, or hand mixer, you may end up with cake mix on your ceiling.
- When mixing, begin with slow movement to ensure the cake mix stays in the bowl and doesn't fly all over the counter. I made the mistake the first time I made these of really getting into mixing, and well, I had a messy counter to clean up afterward.
- When you remove the cake from the oven, the sides will be slightly higher than the center.
- This Pineapple Angel Food Cake tastes excellent when topped with Cool Whip whipped cream. Just make sure the cake is cooled completely before serving.
- You can also top with shredded coconut for a bit more tropical flavor.
What to Serve with 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
This Pineapple Angel Food Cake would be terrific at summer potlucks, tiki parties, and cookouts, but you can make it year-round since it only requires pantry staples! Here are some menu pairing suggestions to help you celebrate warm weather flavors, no matter the time of the year.
Sides: Pineapple Stuffing, Hawaiian Hurricane Popcorn, Watermelon Salad, CrockPot Jamaican Jerk Wings, CrockPot Spicy Mango Jerk Wings
Main Dishes: CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken, Funeral Sandwiches, CrockPot Hawaiian Chicken, CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken and Veggies, CrockPot Pineapple Salsa Chicken Tacos, CrockPot Hawaiian Pulled Pork
Desserts: Pig Pickin' Cake, Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, Tropical No Bake Truffles, CopyCat Sonic Coconut Cream Pie Shake, 2 Ingredient Coconut Macaroon Cookies, Bahama Mama Popsicle, Piña Colada Poke Cake, Key Lime Bars, Coconut Pineapple Drop Cookies
Drinks: Vodka Sunrise, Malibu Sunset, Carnival Rum Jumper Cocktail, Carnival Ting Mojito, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot, Blue Shark Cocktail, CopyCat Carnival Caribbean Breeze Cocktail, Dirty Banana Cocktail, Mai Tai, Guavaberry Colada, Coral Reef Cocktail
When to Serve
- Summer Parties
- Potlucks
- Tiki Parties
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Delicious Dessert when you need a sweet treat
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Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Angel Food Cake Mix
- 20 Ounce Crushed Pineapple
Instructions
- Combine Angel Food Cake Mix and crushed pineapple in a Mixing Bowl by hand. Make sure and mix thoroughly so everything is combined
- Pour into a 13 x 9 Baking Pan
- Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees
Kitchen Tools
- Parchment Paper
- 9X13 Pan
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe originally posted on January 2, 2013, updated on February 23, 2020
Deb
Has anyone made small cupcakes with this recipe? I would love to use it at my mom's upcoming birthday.
Tammy
Does not work with a gluten free angel food cake mix! 😩
Patty D
The angel food cake that I bought has a separate bag of powered egg whites that you mix with water. Should I use it?
Cynthia
I just made this cake as directed ..it is out of the oven and cooling. Are the sides suppose to be higher than center? I used a 9x6 glass pan and did not grease ..ok r flour it.
Smells good and hope it will even out. We are in a high altitude area so maybe that makes a difference.
Mrs. Hicks
I have made this with cherry pie filling and blueberry pie filling as variations to the pineapple. All have turned out great! The other pie fillings turn the cake pretty pastels too. Cream cheese icing for the win.
I am not usually a fan of boxed cake mixes, but this is fun, fast, and yummy.
Vickie Brown
It should mention that the cake mix needs to be the one step mix instead of just saying angel food cake mix.
The original two step doesn’t make a good cake!!! It’s heavy and dense with an unpleasant consistency.
Patricia Stephens
Hi,
Could you use Cherry pie filling instead of the crushed pineapple? Nobody at my house likes pineapple.
Thanks,
Pat
Betty
DO YOU NEED TO DRAIN THE PINEAPPLE, OR USE IT JUICE AND ALL???
Tammilee
Hi, You want to use everything in the can including the juice.
mary ann
can i use14 oz crushed pineapple instead of 20
Karen
Poor Smokey has been waiting for your reply since April...LOL!!!! Asked if you grease the pan since you usually don't for a regular angel food cake...she/he wasn't sure to do it to this one with the pineapple added....I also would like to know! Also Doris was suppose to let you know if it worked in the bundt pan...I would like to know that too because I would imagine the baking time would need to be adjusted....Come on with those replies people....I'm impatiently waiting...LOLOLO!!!
Cheryl
I've made this several times and it is delicious. Do not grease the pan or dish you use. I found out the hard way that I needed to use a glass dish instead of metal. The cake did not rise in the metal pan. (at least mine didn't). Never tried it in a bundt pan, but again I didn't have good luck with metal. Hope this helps.
Susan E.
Thank you SOooo much, Tammilee! This was such a hit tonight (an unsuspected one to boot--so fast & easy). I found you on Pinterest and decided to also add 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and added 10 more minutes to the time in a 10x10 ceramic pan. It was delicious with whipped cream spiked with just a bit of sugar and coconut cream--though didn't need any trimmings. I used premium mix and crushed pineapple. Don't listen to haters, girl--you'd have to be sleeping to mess this one up 🙂
Tammilee
Susan, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I love the addition of shredded coconut. I am going to have to try that!
Thank you so much for sharing your happiness with me!
Bethany
Hi! I am planning to make this for a potluck on Sunday. Could I make it on Saturday? If so, would it be good to refrigerate it? Thanks!
Tammilee
Hi Bethany, I think you could easily make it the day ahead. It most likely doesn't need to be refrigerated. We left ours out covered on the counter overnight and it was fine. I hope this helps.
Doris
Can it be done in a Bundt pan. I made the apple & angel food cake in the bundt pan and everyone loved it. If I don't here back from you i'll try it in the bundt pan and let you know . Thanks
Tammilee
Hi Doris, I think it would work fine in a bundt pan. I have not tried it in one but can't imagine that it wouldn't work. Please let me know how it goes.
Smokey
Angel food cake requires a non-greased pan, but I am not sure whether or not to grease the pan with the pineapple added. I have the ingredients waiting for your reply!
Cecelia
Do you do any recipes that are gluten free?
betty
Do you have any idea how this would work in high altitude, would love to try it but don't know if I should adjust for high altitude or not.
Tammilee
Hi Betty, I have never cooked at high altitudes so i am honestly not sure how it will work.
Jne
Hi Tammilee
I did it !!!!!!!!!!!
only I used pineapple in it own juice , to cut down on the sugar content
It turned out Fabulous cooked it last night and there' s really not much of it left today
Especially when my Neighbor , who loves desserts came over for a visit
Thank you again for the recipe
Tammilee
That is fantastic! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
June
I don't know if I did Something wrong , but it turned out like a horrible Sponge cake with hardly any taste of Pineapples , Tossed it out Glad it was Inexpensive to make
Cheryl
It was horrible! Sorry I didn't make an ordinary Angel food cake.
Doris W.
This recipe works well with peaches also. I have done it with peaches for pot luck and it went well.
Tammilee
Doris, That sounds amazing! I am going to have to try it.
Doris W.
I have done the Angel Food cake with peaches in the past in a tube pan and it always went over well for pot luck dinners.
Shannon b
I use the oceans pray jelly cranberry sauce (2) 14oz cans and use the juice from the crushed pineapple can and banana cream jello pudding packet. Mix together like the rest of the resides call for. My husband LOVES the cranberry better and I think the pineapple juice and banana cream pudding mix take away the tartness from the cranberries. But it comes out perfect every time!
Amanda
I always make this recipe in an ungreased tube pan. Kids love it, family loves it, and it is great for holidays, because you can get festive and add food coloring if you like. We mix cool whip with a small can of crushed pineapple and use that as a topping, which makes this AMAZING! 🙂 Super simple, and we love it!!!
Chris
Make this in a tube pan. Don't grease pan. Serve with sliced strawberries and whipped cream or cool whip. Always turns out, and everyone loves it
carol
This was the worst recipe as it turned out like a bad sponge cake made with dust. I tossed the whole thing.
Tammilee
Carol, So sorry the recipe didn't turn out for you. We really enjoy this recipe.
Agenda Burnett
Do you have to refrigerate the cake?
Brunettes in Uniforms
Great info. Lucky me I found your site by accident (stumbleupon).
I've saved it for later!
Tammilee
I am glad you found the site! I hope you enjoy the recipes.
Candy
Hi Tammilee,
I am trying your cake today. Do you put cool whip on it or frosting ever or do you just leave it plain.
Tammilee
Hi, It is great with Cool Whip. I tend to eat it plain most of the time because it never lasts long enough to run to the store for Cool Whip.
Chris
I make pineapple/angel food cake in a tube pan. Serve it with cool whip and sliced strawberries. Always turns out and everyone likes it.
Chris
I make this cake in a tube pan. Don't grease the pan. Serve it with sliced strawberries and cool whip or whipped cream. Always turns out, and everyone loves it.
Donna
I have made this cake a few times & everyone loves it!! Thanks for posting it! I have a question about this though. I live in Denver and something is wrong. I'm not sure if it's the timing or what exactly. The cake looks great until it's out of the oven for a few minutes - it falls. Then the cake seems under cooked. If you can help I would really appreciate it! Thanks again!!
Tammilee
Hi Donna,
Do you have to change recipes because of Denver's high altitude?
Anne
To the baker in denver: Use the angel food cake mix that calls for "cornstarch" in the High Altitude directions. that may be your problem! I haven't tried this recipe yet, but plan to give it a go for dinner tonight. And since I also live at a high altitude - Cheyenne (6000+ ft), I will be adding the cornstarch.
Candy
Do you mix the cake up according to package directions and then add the pineapple? The way the recipe reads it looks like you just dump the pineapple, juice and all in the dry cake mix. Is this correct? I'm anxious to try this.
Tammilee
Hi Candy, You just dump the pineapple juice and all in the mix and you are done!
Mary B
I use another version of this done with water or juice pack manderan oranges. Make sure you have a large can or two of the tiny cans. It is a wonderful orange flavor. You can also do a strawberry/raspberry one with a cheap pie filling purchased at the dollar type store or in the dollar section of you regular store. Same goes for your favorite lemon pie filling. The lemon filling also makes great lemon bars if you put them in a jelly roll pan and spread the batter very thin and reduce the baking time depending on the pan you use. Remove when springy and golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and 'Lemon juice powder' for variety and that wonderful pucker up flavor! 🙂
Dianne J. Knight
do you grease the Pyrex dish for the angel food cake with pineapple.
Tammilee
I sprayed the pan with some Pam before I cooked it.
Brandi
I usually use crushed pineapple in 100% juice, but would this work if the pineapple is in heavy syrup? I picked up the wrong can today!
Tammilee
Hi, I used pineapple in heavy syrup and it worked out great.
Pat
OK, I'm confused. The photo shows pineapple in heavy syrup. The recipe doesn't specify whether syrup or juice. Tammilee says she hasn't tried it with the syrup pack pineapple (even though that's what the photo shows) ... So .... should we be using the juice-pack or the syrup pack? I'm anxious to try this, but want to be sure I'm using the right ingredients.
Joan Dodds
You might have a warning listed here about how the mix swells up! We are having a family get together and I used 2 cake mixes and 2 cans of pineapple in one of my large mixing bowls and had to separate it as it was running over. It was like a volcano! It just kept getting bigger and bigger! It might be a good thing to mention this!!!
Mary B
Drain the pineapple first, measure syrup, take away half and add equal amount water and add original amount of 50/50 mix back into mixture. It works the same as if you had the juice pack. 🙂
Jenna
The comments crack me up;-)
Chris
Does it matter if pineapple is in juice or syrup & do you spray pan w/pam?
Tammilee
I used canned pineapple in juice. I did spray the pan with pam to make it easier to remove
SandraH
I just made the cake and it had two bags... one is the egg and the other is the flour... I mixed it like the box says then added the crushed pineapple to it.. Is there an angel food mix that already has the egg in it or something cause you seem surprised about the other bag? Was just wondering. So far it looks OK in the oven. Just pulled it out and it looks good. I am going to add whipped cream , strawberry's and blueberry's as it is for the 4th of July. I will let you know if it turned out. Thank you
Tammilee
Hi, I have never had an angel food cake mix with an extra bag for eggs in it. The ones I used just had the one bag of mix. I hope it turned out great.
Jennifer
Do i need to spray the pan with baking spray before i bake it?
Tammilee
I sprayed the pan just to make sure it did not stick.
Elaina
I have two packges that came in the boxof angel food cake, which one should I use??
Tammilee
Are there 2 bags of mix?
Miranda
Just made it with my fiance, and it did not turn out anything like the photo 🙁 total bummer... It burned after 10 minutes of being in the oven at 350... and its super sour 🙁 any tips
Tammilee
Wow, I am not sure what happened. was the oven rack in the middle of the oven?
Jody
This was AMAZING! Super easy, very, very tasty; we loved it. It's going to be one of my new go-to's. We served it with whipping cream; it was just right, and not to heavy. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Tammilee
Jody, I am so glad you loved the recipe. I am going to have to try it with whip cream the next time we make it.
Rebecca F
Did you put a frosting on it when you finished?
Tammilee
I did not add any frosting to it. The cake tastes amazing on its own. I have heard of readers adding a glaze to the top but I have not tried that.
Amanda Waiser
Do you still add the water to the angel food cake mix... Or do you use the juice from pineapple?
Tammilee
Hi, Just the juice from the pineapple.
Kim
Sounds yummy and super easy!
Tammilee
It is crazy easy and tastes great! This is my go to recipe when I need a super quick dessert
Peg
I read all the great reviews, however I just made it....... There is a gelatin-like rubber layer that formed on the bottom! I have no idea what could have caused that. Followed directions precisely.... Bummer!
Tammilee
Peg, Wow, I wonder what caused that. Mine did not have that. Did you use Pineapple pieces?
Janice Warden Bergeron
Did you perhaps oil the pan?
Tammilee
I sprayed the pan with a bit of Pam cooking spray
wilma
i just made this with blueberry filling in a tube pan... DID NOT WORK
Ellen
1. There ISN'T blueberry in the recipe.
2. A tube pan ISN'T used.
3. CRUSHED pineapple is used, NOT whole blueberry filling.......
wilma
i used a tube pan...
wilma
i just made this with blueberry filling... DID NOT WORK
Tammilee
Oh no, I have not tried it with blueberries
Colleen
Hi! My husband just got his wisdom teeth out yesterday and I figured this would be a soft and mushy snack for him.Should I mix the fruit in with both the cake flour mix AND egg white mixture?
Tammilee
Hi, The only thing you need to mix is the Angel Food cake mix and the can of pineapple. No need to add eggs or anything else to the recipe. I hope your Husband feels better
Lisa
Just made this and as it cooled, it sunk. Did I do something wrong? I used an airbake 9 x 13 pan, maybe that was the problem??? Hubby wondering if he could use a tube pan ? It was still tasty though...
Tammilee
Hi
I am sure a tube pan would work fine. I am not sure why it would sink. It may have needed to bake for a few more minutes.
Krystal
Do you need to drain the pineapple or just pour it all in?
Tammilee
Hi, Just pour it all in.
stacy
My angel food cake mix calls for adding water to the mix, should I follow the directions and add the 1 1/4 cup of water or just add the pineapple to the mix?
Tammilee
Hi, Just the pineapple to the mix. There is no need to add anything else. It will start to bubble and mix up.
Let us know what you think of it.
Nancy
Did you make a frosting for this cake?
Tammilee
I did not add any frosting. It tasted so good just plain.
Kristin
I made this with apple pie filling...yummo!!! You can use any type of fruit!
Tammilee
I am excited to try it with apple pie filling. That sounds amazing!
Keith Yorke
Looks like a winner. One question! Do you need to grease the pan at all? Look forward to trying this
Tammilee
I did not grease the pan when I made the cake. Let us know if you try this recipe out. We really enjoyed this cake.
Melissa
Can you substitute the pineapple for any type of fruit or use fresh or frozen fruit and still have it turn out the same?
Tammilee
Hi, I have heard that you can substitute other pie fillings or frozen fruit with the recipe. I have not had a chance to try it yet. I am hoping to try it with a mixed berry combo soon.