Last Updated on February 1, 2023
Today, we’re going to be looking at how to make old fashioned pineapple cake icing. If you take a look online for pineapple cake icing recipes, you’ll be inundated with ideas, but I have to say, mine is definitely the best. It’s moist, refreshing, light, and absolutely delicious! Both pineapple cake and the icing are relatively easy to make and perfect for any occasion. So how do you go about making old fashioned pineapple cake icing? Let’s take a closer look.
What is Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake?
While this cake is most suited to the warmer months, it can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The cake itself is filled with crushed pineapples, which makes for a light and juicy cake. As well as that, it’s covered in a pineapple frosting, and drizzled with caramel sauce. And yes, it really is as good as it sounds! It’s light, refreshing, and fruity.
Ingredients in Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Icing
The ingredients for pineapple icing vary depending on which recipe you’re following. However, our icing recipe contains the following ingredients:
- evaporated milk
- granulated sugar
- egg yolks
- butter
- pure vanilla extract
- crushed pineapple
Nutritional Information of Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake
You may be curious as to the nutritional value when it comes to old fashioned pineapple cake. Each serving contains the following:
- Calories: 387
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Potassium: 84mg
How to Make Pineapple Icing
Now let’s get down to the reason you’re here – how to make icing for pineapple cake! Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 can of pineapple
Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Frosting
Grab a saucepan and add the following ingredients to the pan: milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Once the ingredients are in the pan, turn the heat to medium. When cooking, you’ll need to stir throughout so that the eggs do not scramble. It will take around 10-12 minutes for the frosting to thicken.
Step 2: Add Pineapple
Once thickened, add the crushed pineapple (ensure it’s been drained) and mix well. Remove from heat and leave to cool and thicken.
Step 3: Decorate
Add the frosting to your cake layer(s). You can put it just on the top of your cake, or also on the sides and in between layers too. Enjoy!
Easy Release Cake Pan Set of 2
Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe
Now that we know how to make pineapple icing, it’s time to make the cake. The cake is super easy; as is the caramel sauce. Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
For the pineapple cake:
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 20z can of crushed pineapple (not drained)
- 2 eggs (large)
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
For the caramel sauce:
- 2/3 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup of evaporated milk
Recipe
Step 1: Make the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a dish for your cake. Now grab a mixing bowl and add the following ingredients: sugar, baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix those dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, along with the pineapple and melted butter. Once mixed, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well combined.
Step 2: Bake the Cake – Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Icing
Once the batter is ready, pour it into your prepared dish. Place in the center of your preheated oven and bake for around 40 minutes. The best way to check it’s baked is to place a skewer into the center of your cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Remove from oven and leave to cool.
Step 3: Make the Caramel Sauce
Grab a saucepan and add the butter. Once melted over medium heat, add the milk, egg yolk, and sugar. Whisk continuously and boil for around 5-6 minutes. During this time it should thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat and pour over your cake. You can use a spoon to drizzle over the frosting if you’d prefer. Leave to cool, slice, and enjoy!
Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe
This recipe just has five ingredients and is inspired by one from Spend With Pennies. Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 2 tsp of baking soda
- 20z can of crushed pineapple
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Icing: How To
Ingredients
How to Make Pineapple Icing
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 can of pineapple
Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe
For the pineapple cake:
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 20 z can of crushed pineapple not drained
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
Instructions
How to Make Pineapple Icing
- Prepare the Frosting – Grab a saucepan and add the following ingredients to the pan: milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Once the ingredients are in the pan, turn the heat to medium. When cooking, you’ll need to stir throughout so that the eggs do not scramble. It will take around 10-12 minutes for the frosting to thicken.
- Add Pineapple – Once thickened, add the crushed pineapple (ensure it’s been drained) and mix well. Remove from heat and leave to cool and thicken.
- Decorate – Add the frosting to your cake layer(s). You can put it just on the top of your cake, or also on the sides and in between layers too. Enjoy!
Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe
- Make the Batter – Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a dish for your cake. Now grab a mixing bowl and add the following ingredients: sugar, baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix those dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, along with the pineapple and melted butter. Once mixed, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Bake the Cake – Once the batter is ready, pour it into your prepared dish. Place in the center of your preheated oven and bake for around 40 minutes. The best way to check it’s baked is to place a skewer into the center of your cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Remove from oven and leave to cool.
- Make the Caramel Sauce – Grab a saucepan and add the butter. Once melted over medium heat, add the milk, egg yolk, and sugar. Whisk continuously and boil for around 5-6 minutes. During this time it should thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat and pour over your cake. You can use a spoon to drizzle over the frosting if you’d prefer. Leave to cool, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Conclusion – Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Icing
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make old fashioned pineapple cake icing. It’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making old fashioned pineapple cake icing? Or do you have your own recipe you’d like to share? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
