Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe – Oma's Ananaskuchen

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Try this German pineapple cake when you're in a hurry.

My pineapple cake recipe is one of those easy German recipes that is so quick to make. Basically it all goes into one bowl, stir, bake, and enjoy. 

With a sprinkle of coconut after it's baked, it's a southern twist that finishes it deliciously. Your Oma would be proud of you!

Not only is this one fast and easy to make, but it's absolutely wunderbar! Serve it sprinkled with coconut and whipped cream on the side. This is Ananaskuchen at its best!

German desserts don't need to always be filled with cream. This easy fruity cake is an example of one that's a bit on the lighter side. However, a dollop of whipped cream would be wonderful served on the side. 

Or, how about some pineapple ice cream? Now, that would be heavenly!

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Oma says:

If you're looking for pineapple desserts, try this one.

If you wish, you can make this in a 9x9-inch pan. Cut into squares and serve this sprinkled with coconut shreds.

A southern twist to a German classic.

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Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe – Oma's Ananaskuchen

My pineapple cake recipe, aka Ananaskuchen, is one of those easy German recipes that is so quick to make. Basically it all goes into one bowl, stir, bake, and enjoy. 

With a sprinkle of coconut after it's baked, it's a southern twist that finishes it deliciously. Your Oma would be proud of you!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Bake Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 19-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drain and keep juice
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can)
• 1 tablespoons rum
• 2 tablespoons coconut (to garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a 10-inch springform pan.
3. Drain pineapple, keeping liquid.
4. Mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
5. In a large mixing bowl, mix the egg, butter, brown sugar, milk, 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, and rum.
6. Stir in pineapple tidbits.
7. Stir in flour mixture until well mixed.
8. Pour into prepared springform pan.
9. Bake, about 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Cool and sprinkle with coconut if desired.

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