25 Pineapple Dessert Recipes That'll Remind You Of A Tropical Vacation
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Craving a little sunshine but don't have time to jet off to a warmer location? We have just the thing for you. Instantly take a trip to a tropical destination with just one bite of these sweet-as-sunshine pineapple recipes.
From cakes and pies, there are so many different ways to enjoy pineapple in a dessert. While we love this fruit in classic savory dishes like our pineapple casserole or pineapple-mayonnaise sandwiches, these recipes prove that the tropical fruit deserves a permanent spot on the dessert table.
Hummingbird Bread
Jessica Furniss
Crushed canned pineapple (including the juice) is what makes this bread so tender and moist. It just wouldn't have that classic Hummingbird cake flavor without it.
Carrot-Pineapple Cake
Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
"This was worth the time it took. This is company worthy for sure. Great flavors, not too sweet. I used fresh pineapple instead of canned, only because I had it. I might add coconut next time. Thanks so much for this amazing cake," wrote a five-star review of this recipe.
Hummingbird Cake
FRED HARDY II; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROPS STYLIST: CHRISTINA BROCKMAN
Our most popular cake recipe of all time is only complete with crushed pineapple. Top the three moist layers with cream cheese frosting and pecans. Remember to take the time to toast the pecans, which will add tremendous flavoring to this dessert.
Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The name says it all. For this recipe, you'll dump your ingredients into your baking dish, and 45 minutes later, you'll have a delicious and simple dessert. Only five ingredients are needed to make this dump cake, plus whipped cream for a garnish.
Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges
Make sure not to drain your pineapple—the juice is essential for ensuring the cupcakes are moist and flavorful. This recipe transforms the classic Southern cake into a portable cupcake version. For a unique presentation, garnish with candied pineapple wedges.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This Southern classic starts with pineapple rings in the bottom of the pan, which create a beautiful display when flipping the cake after baking. In addition to looking great, the pineapple rings become sticky and sweet during baking, creating a delicious flavor. Add a cherry to each pineapple ring for a beautiful presentation.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This Bundt cake has the same delicious ingredients as the original layer cake but is a little easier to assemble. Just make sure to drizzle plenty of Cream Cheese Glaze on top and finish with toasted pecans.
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
This recipe is, as advertised—a slice of sunshine. A box of yellow cake mix helps this dessert assemble in only 10 minutes. To evenly saturate the entire cake, poke it and pour the crushed pineapple over it while it's still hot.
Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Yes, it just requires two ingredients to pull off this gorgeous dessert. The longest part about preparing this cake is the time it takes to cool. After five minutes and combining the store-bought angel food cake and canned pineapple, this dessert will impress any last-minute guests who drop by.
Pineapple Ice Cream
A scoop of this ice cream will transport you right to the tropics. Enjoy this treat on its own, or use it to top a buttery pound cake for a light, bright, and fruity dessert.
Pineapple-Coconut Cake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Enjoy tropical flavors year-round with this pineapple and coconut cake. Top with a tangy cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut to perfectly complement the sweet pineapple filling. For an extra pretty presentation, garnish with candied pineapple.
Honey-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Hector Sanchez
Upgrade the traditional pineapple-upside-down-cake with a Honey Glaze. Start by pouring honey into a buttered cast-iron skillet and evenly spreading it on the bottom before topping it with pineapple.
Watergate Salad
Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Whip up a light and fluffy batch of this vintage sweet "salad." With only six ingredients and five minutes of hands-on time, this dessert can be ready when needed. Pistachio-flavored instant pudding mix, canned pineapple, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and toasted nuts combine to create this classic dessert.
Millionaire Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This no-bake pie is ideal for summertime when you don't want to use your oven. After combining the ingredients, refrigerate for at least an hour before garnishing. Garnish with whipped topping, coconut, cherries, and pecans before slicing and serving.
Ambrosia Cinnamon Rolls
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
These cinnamon rolls are sweet enough for dessert but also great for breakfast and brunch menus. Fill the sweet rolls with orange zest, warm spices, and pops of pineapple. Let the rolls cool for 20 minutes before enjoying them.
Pig Pickin' Cake
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This cake is simple to make because it relies on a box of yellow cake mix as its foundation. The filling couldn't be easier either: Combine pineapple with a package of vanilla instant pudding mix, frozen whipped topping, and chopping pecans, and layer it between the yellow cake layers.
Ambrosia Trifle
Layers of angel food cake, coconut pastry cream, and Italian meringue help create this unique trifle. Add additional ingredients like chopped pineapple, shaved coconut, and maraschino cherries for an elegant and beautiful dessert. Use a clear dish to showcase the attractive layers.
Pistachio Fluff
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
This light and fluffy salad only requires six ingredients to make. Combine crushed pineapple in juice, pistachio instant pudding and pie filling, frozen whipped topping, miniature marshmallows, pistachios, and maraschino cherries for this oh-so-sweet dessert. Garnish with more whipped topping, chopped pistachios, and maraschino cherries.
Hummingbird Sheet Cake
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Not only does the batter of this cake use pineapple, but it's decorated with slices of dried pineapple for a beautiful and delicious finish.
Pineapple Fluff
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
On top of pineapple, you get the tropical flavors of macadamia nuts and coconut in this 'salad' that can certainly double as dessert.
Pineapple Juice Pie
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
This pie uses pineapple juice instead of lemon as a fun twist on a classically tangy and sweet lemon meringue pie.
Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Although we love the traditional method for making this cake, this 'dump cake' version (made using a mix) is the shortcut we all need sometimes.
Pineapple Delight
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Try out this tropical take on a chocolate delight. The layered dessert is just as wonderful with tangy pineapple as it is with rich chocolate, and just as easy to make, too.
Elvis Presley Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
At first glance you wouldn't know that this cake has any pineapple in it, but it's actually what helps keep this rock n' roll-inspired dessert extra moist. Much like a poke cake, canned pineapple will seep into the cake through fork holes, resulting in a decadent, ultra-rich cake.
Million Dollar Cake
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
A creamy vanilla pineapple mousse-like filling is what makes this cake worth a million dollars. Luckily the recipe uses a lot of affordable baking shortcuts, like instant pudding, so it doesn't cost a million dollars to make.
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