Description
Whipping up the Easiest Pineapple Bake takes just minutes with simple pantry ingredients that bring sunshine to your dessert table. Warm, golden, and delightfully sweet, this treat delivers pure comfort with zero fuss and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 can pineapple slices in juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a toasty 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for greasing.
- Open the pineapple can and carefully drain ½ cup of juice into a separate container, setting aside the golden fruit rings.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Dump 1 cup brown sugar into the melted butter and whisk until the mixture looks glossy and well combined.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder directly into your butter-sugar blend, stirring until no dry streaks remain.
- Pour ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the bowl, then blend everything until your batter looks silky and uniform.
- Spread the batter evenly across your prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Carefully place pineapple slices in a decorative pattern across the top of your batter.
- Drizzle the reserved ½ cup pineapple juice over the entire surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 35 minutes until the top turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving your tropical treat.
Notes
- Check the pineapple bake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center, which should come out clean when the dessert is fully baked.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and gently reheat in the oven to maintain the crisp edges.
- For extra richness, consider topping the warm bake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg