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Mini Pineapple Sheet Cake

This mini pineapple sheet cake is soft, moist, and packed with sweet pineapple flavor. Topped with a creamy frosting, it’s a simple dessert perfect for smaller gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cool15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cake, mini cake, pineapple, pineapple cake, pineapple mini sheet cake, sheet cake
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces canned crushed pineapple -undrained
  • ½ cup pecans -chopped, or use chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts.

For the Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese -softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup salted butter -softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup nuts (optional) -chopped, for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and crushed pineapple (with juice) and stir until well combined.
  • Fold in the chopped nuts.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch quarter sheet pan.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and top with chopped nuts, if using.

Notes

  • Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to a dense, tough cake. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Check Doneness: The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool Completely: Let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Let your egg, cream cheese, and butter sit out for a bit before using. They’ll mix more easily and evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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