Here’s a rich, moist, and tropical Pineapple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake recipe that’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special treat 🍍🍰✨
🍍 Pineapple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
🍽 Serves: 12–14 slices
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from the can)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan (or use non-stick spray).
2️⃣ Make the cream cheese filling
In a bowl, beat together:
- cream cheese
- sugar
- egg
- vanilla
until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3️⃣ Make the cake batter
In a large bowl, mix together:
- cake mix
- eggs
- oil
- sour cream
- vanilla
- drained pineapple
Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Layer in the Bundt pan
- Pour half of the cake batter into the pan.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6️⃣ Add the glaze (optional)
Mix powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
🍍 Tips for Best Results
✅ Don’t overmix the batter — it keeps the cake tender
✅ Make sure cream cheese is fully softened
✅ Cool completely before glazing
🎉 Optional Variations
- Coconut Pineapple Bundt: Add 1 cup shredded coconut to batter
- Pineapple Upside Down Style: Add pineapple slices & cherries to the bottom of the pan
- Lemon Pineapple: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest for extra zing