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This vegan pineapple cake makes a simple, moist cake. Made with just 5 ingredients, you can throw this cake together in minutes! Add some coconut whipped topping for a nice, light and simple cake.

I love a simple cake, especially when a weekday craving hits. This is one of the reasons I love making my vegan mug cakes. Very easy!
This pineapple cake is another favorite. Being able to whip up a quick 5-ingredient cake makes all the difference in your dessert of the week. Serve it up or add your favorite toppings for even more wow-factor!
How to Make Vegan Pineapple Cake
You can find the complete printable recipe with ingredient amounts below. But first, here are some ingredient explanations and steps to help you perfect this recipe every time.
- In a bowl, add the flour and baking soda to the sugar.
- Stir it all together.
- Stir in melted vegan butter with crushed pineapple.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry.
- Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
- Bake until golden brown on top.
- Cool the baked cake completely.
- Add your favorite toppings.
the main ingredient

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- flour — Use all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, or even gluten-free flour.
- sugar – You can use granulated sugar or a mixture of granulated and brown sugar to add more caramel flavor.
- Baking soda — Thanks to the pineapple, this cake is super moist. We will add baking soda to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- pineapple — I USD a 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, with juice.
- Vegan butter — I’m using vegan butter to add rich buttery flavor to every bite.
- topping — See below for more on different frosting ideas.

Why this recipe is a winner
- simple — This cake requires only 5 ingredients; So it’s that easy!
- the light — Combined with a simple topping like whipped cream, this cake is light and flavorful.
- Crowd-favourite – Serve this cake for your next party and expect oohs and aahs from your guests!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pineapple cake vegetarian?
Most pineapple cake recipes are made with eggs and are therefore not vegetarian. But eggs are not required to make delicious cakes. So you can make pineapple cake without eggs at home!
What is the best frosting for pineapple cake?
I like to use a lighter frosting, like vegan whipped cream or even vegan ermine frosting. Both make a lightly sweet, fluffy topping.
Frosting Options
You have a lot of options when it comes to frosting your cake. When it comes to this pineapple cake, here. The frostings I recommend are:
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Serving advice
Serve with slices of vegan pineapple cake:
- Maraschino cherries add a nice finishing touch
- A drizzle of vegan caramel adds color and flavor
- Keep it simple by drizzling vegan honey over each slice.
- Chopped pecans on top add a nice touch.
Storage Tips
Store the cake in the fridge (either whole cake or individual slices) for up to 7 days. You can freeze slices (or the whole cake) in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months).

Marley’s Tips
- Make a gluten-free pineapple cake by replacing all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour.
- Add some toasted coconut on top of the cake to make a vegan pineapple coconut cake.
- You can increase or decrease the sugar in this cake recipe by 1/4 cup for a sweeter or less sweet cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the frosting.
Vegan Pineapple Recipe
Of course, you love this vegan pineapple cake. And here are more delicious vegetarian recipes using pineapple:
Ready for more? Try these all vegan pineapple recipes.

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Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
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Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl with the flour and baking soda.
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Stir together the melted vegan butter and crushed pineapple with the juice from the can.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir vigorously, until you can see no more flour.
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Pour the batter into a prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The top will be golden brown, and a tester inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean, but a few pieces are fine.
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When it’s ready, remove the cake from the oven and set it on a rack to cool completely.
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Add your favorite toppings, such as vegan whipped cream or vegan cream cheese frosting.
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Store leftover cake slices in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Refrigeration will change the texture of the pineapple, but it will still taste great.
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*I also made a gluten-free version using a gluten-free baking flour mix
Calories: 183kcal | Sugars: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated fats: 2g | Trans fats: 0.03g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist consultation.