There’s something truly special about a dessert that instantly transports you to a sunny beach, even if you’re just in your kitchen. This Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake does exactly that! It’s an ...

In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, butter, and sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–4 minutes , until slightly ...

Pour the batter over the pineapple in the skillet, being careful not to disturb the slices. Bake until the cake springs back when lightly touched, 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and salt over the bottom of a 9-by-2-inch ungreased round cake pan. Arrange the butter slices over the sugar in an even layer.

While the chef’s recipe calls for a chopped three-pound pineapple, she noted that a 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple works just fine as well. Be sure to drain and reserve the juice from the can ...

Add pineapple with juice, flour, baking soda, and salt; beat until well combined. Pour evenly into baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Bake cake until golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40–50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cake cool in pan 15 minutes. Run an offset spatula along edges of ...

Add the pineapple, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until the sugar dissolves in the pineapple juices and reduces to a thick sauce, about 8 minutes.