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Pineapple Crumb Cake (+Video)

This Easy Pineapple Crumb Cake recipe is easily made with a boxed cake mix, crushed pineapple, pecans and a brown sugar crumb topping.

AN EASY AND DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE CAKE

This recipe is inspired by the snack-sized pineapple crumb cakes we had during our lunch at Disney’s Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. It was so light and moist and had the perfect tropical taste to match our location. So I set about trying to re-create it at home. I think it turned out even better! I absolutely love pineapple desserts. If you haven’t made my Pineapple Fluff Dessert or Pineapple Dream Dessert, you need to check them out

Easy Pineapple Crumb Cake recipe from The Country Cook

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use a pineapple cake mix instead of lemon?

Yes, of course. I really liked the bright and tropical flavor that the lemon cake mix added here. But you can certainly use a pineapple cake mix.

Can this be made in round pans?

Yes. However, this is a very moist and tender cake so you’d have to be super careful if you want to make this a stacked cake or it will fall apart.

Does this cake need to be refrigerated?

It can stay out on the counter (covered) for up to 3 days. If you want it to last longer, put it covered in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen. Wrap well in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil. It will last up to 3 months.

Easy Pineapple Crumb Cake recipe from The Country Cook

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

all-purpose flour
brown sugar
butter
chopped pecans
crushed pineapple
lemon cake mix
eggs
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
milk
pineapple juice

Lemon cake mix, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, eggs, butter, flour, powdered sugar, pecans

HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE CRUMB CAKE:

Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare the crumble topping. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and butter using a fork. You want to end up with it fully mixed and you should have small crumbles.

brown sugar, flour and softened butter to make crumb topping

Then, stir in chopped pecans. Set aside.

brown sugar crumb topping with chopped pecans

Prepare the cake. First, open up the can of crushed pineapple and set aside 4 teaspoons of pineapple juice to use for the icing later.

reserve 4 teaspoons pineapple juice

In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with the rest of the juices), lemon cake mix, eggs and oil. Mix for about 2 minutes using an electric mixer. Pour cake mix into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.

pecan crumb topping sprinkled on prepared lemon and pineapple cake mix

Bake for about 35-38 minutes (until it bounces back to the touch or an inserted toothpick comes out clean.) Note: As you can see below, some of my crumb topping sunk into the cake. This actually ended up being a really yummy and happy accident. It made it like a cinnamon roll cake. So don’t worry if this happens to yours. It tastes amazing! Allow the cake to cool completely.

pineapple crumb cake in a 9x13 baking pan

Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and pineapple juice. Whisk until smooth.

drizzling pineapple icing on top of prepared pineapple crumb cake

Drizzle the icing all over the cake.

finished, easy pineapple crumb cake with pineapple icing in a white Revol 9x13-inch baking dish

Then serve!

Easy Pineapple Crumb Cake made with lemon cake mix and crushed pineapple

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Pineapple Crumb Cake (+Video)

This Easy Pineapple Crumb Cake recipe is easily made with a boxed cake mix, crushed pineapple, pecans and a brown sugar crumb topping.
4.84 from 18 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

For the cake:

  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (do not drain), divided use
  • 15.25 ounce box lemon cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • cup vegetable oil

For the icing:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 

Make the crumble topping:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and butter using a fork. You want to end up with it fully mixed and you should have small crumbles.
  • Then, stir in chopped pecans. Set aside.

Prepare the cake:

  • First, open up the can of crushed pineapple and set aside 4 teaspoons of pineapple juice to use for the icing later.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with the rest of the juice), lemon cake mix, eggs and oil. Mix for about 2 minutes using an electric mixer. 
  • Pour cake batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  • Bake for about 35-38 minutes (until it bounces back to the touch or an inserted toothpick comes out clean.) Allow the cake to cool completely.

Making the icing:

  •  In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and pineapple juice. Whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle the icing all over the cake. Slice and serve.

Video

YouTube video

Notes

  • Pineapple cake mix can be used instead of lemon. I just preferred the bright flavor that lemon added.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Edited to add: The original post had information about Disney Cruises and the Disney Cruise Line which are now out of date and have therefore been removed from this post.

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20 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I made this cake for my husband tonightand he loved it! I was curious as to what it would taste like with the lemon cake mix and pineapple together. However they bring tart and sweetness together amazingly! It didn’t have a strong taste of either the lemon or the pineapple. The crumb topping oh and then the glaze on the top of all that goodness!! It was so delicious!!! I would highly recommend everyone wondering if they should try it……Yes you should!!!

  2. 5 stars
    I think it’s much better with a yellow cake mix in place of lemon. I initially made it with yellow cake because my husband defeats lemon desserts and I had to try this cake. It was amazing! Then I made it with lemon cake mix and just wasn’t as impressed but I think everyone should try it both ways. People loved both of the cakes it was just my preference with yellow. Also it’s delicious cold too. I normally like room temp cake but there was something irresistible about it straight out of the fridge. Has become one of my favorites!

  3. any problem if nuts are not used in the crumble top? I want to take this to a church gathering but I know there are people with nut allergies.

  4. 5 stars
    Yes I made this cake today and the Crumb topping stayed on the top, will it cause a problem when I put the icing on it

  5. We were recently on a cruise (not Disney) and found that we tended to enjoy the non-cruiseline shore offerings better than the ones the ship offered. They all have guarantees re getting back to the ship on time so we felt it was a safe alternative. Tripadvisor was a great source of info for other shore excursions.

  6. Does this cake tasty “lemony?” Not a fan of lemon. Have you tried it with plain yellow cake mix?

  7. 5 stars
    I made the pineapple crumb cake this weekend and my husband loved it. Me too. I enjoy getting your recipes.
    Thanks

  8. I really appreciate your frank assessment of Disney’s cruise with your family. This is the stuff that doesn’t appear on the colorful brochures, but which make a world of difference to know ahead of time, as you pointed out! Thank you! : )

    1. Hey Ja! I am glad you find it useful. I would definitely do another cruise with Disney but I’ll be a little wiser next time. 🙂 Plus, I know everyone’s experiences are different and this is just mine (which was good!). But I hope it’ll at least be something that folks can take as an honest review and do with it what they will. 🙂