Easiest Pineapple Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can of crushed pineapple)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Add Pineapple: Mix in the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.