Oma's Easy Pineapple Cake Recipe (Ananaskuchen)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

Recipe updated on November 1, 2025

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

My pineapple cake recipe is one of those easy 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. This 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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Pineapple was not something our Omas used in the old days. It was only after the 1950s, when canned pineapple became easier to find in German kitchens, that we began adding this sunny fruit to cakes and tortes. It felt “modern” and a little bit fancy.

Around the same time, Toast Hawaii became popular on TV and suddenly pineapple was everywhere, bringing a little tropical flair to weekday meals. So this cake is a newer tradition, but still made to share around the coffee table with laughter, plates, and a good pot of coffee.

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 dessert.

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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 (540 g) can pineapple tidbits, drain and keep juice
• 1½ cups (195 g) all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup (67 g) sugar
• 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) milk
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pineapple juice (from can)
• 1 tablespoons (30 ml) rum
• 2 tablespoons coconut (to garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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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Recipe updated: Nov 1, 2025

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