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Pineapple Condensed Milk Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes with a Tropical Twist

This pineapple condensed milk cake is a golden, tropical treasure that melts in your mouth. With the tang of pineapple and the creamy sweetness of condensed milk, it tastes like sunshine in a pan. My grandma used to say, 'If you can open a can, you can bake this cake,' and honestly, she wasn’t wrong. It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t judge if your baking skills are… let’s say, evolving. We’ve all had cakes that sank like shipwrecks—this one floats. Perfect for lazy Sundays, chaotic Tuesdays, or impressing guests with minimal effort. It doesn’t need layers, frostings, or anything fancy. Just mix, pour, bake, and boom—dessert hero. And in case you're wondering, yes, this is your green light to keep a can of pineapple in your pantry at all times. You never know when dessert duty calls.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, beginner dessert recipes, easy dessert recipes, no bake cake recipes, quick and easy recipes, simple homemade sweets easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the crushed pineapple gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled.