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Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake | Pineapple Glaze

Published: Jul 24, 2019 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake is super moist and so delicious! Don’t miss this easy recipe that uses grated zucchini, canned pineapple, and features a tasty and simple pineapple butter glaze.

Pineapple Zucchini Cake on a white pedestal.

If you’ve got leftover zucchini you need to use up, then this is the recipe for you! This Bundt Cake recipe is easy enough to make ahead and have on hand, and elegant enough to entertain with.

While pineapple and zucchini may seem like an odd combination, they actually pair together really well. As with my Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread and my Lemon Summer Squash Bread, you just can’t taste the squash whatsoever.

pineapple zucchini Bundt Cake on a pedestal with a slice of it in the background.

Why bake with zucchini?

“If you can’t taste the zucchini, then why bake with it?” is a question I get all the time. What the zucchini does is add a level of moisture that just can’t be beat. Also, it seems to elevate the other flavors the bread has in it. Here, the pineapple seems sweeter and you can really taste the cinnamon.

close up of the inside of the baked treat.

Additionally, and as you may have guessed, it adds fiber and veggies to your baking. And we are all looking for a way to sneak in vegetables without really tasting them!

The zucchini also acts as a fat substitute in baked goodies. While you will need to add some fat to your cakes, you will be able to get away with adding less than normal. For more science behind baking with zucchini and a great chocolate cake recipe, check out Why Zucchini Makes a Moist Chocolate Cake.

So, yes, you need to bake with zucchini! It’s available year round and is a relatively low cost produce. So pick up one today and let’s get starting on this delicious recipe.

cake on a pedestal with a slice next to it.

Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake Recipe

Firstly, you need a pan. I personally love the Nordic Ware Bundt Cake Pan because it has handles and holds up well to all of my baking needs. All you need to do is spray some non stick cooking spray and you are ready to go.

Next, whisk together the dry ingredients. I love the combo of cinnamon and nutmeg here. It adds a subtle flavor without overpowering the cake. In a separate bowl whisk together the oil, sugars, and eggs. Grate the zucchini and add it to the batter (no need to squeeze out the moisture). Lastly, drain the crushed pineapple and set aside the juice for the glaze. Mix all of the batter together and bake in the prepared pan for about 40 minutes.

cooling on a wire baking rack.

Once baked, cool on a wire rack before removing from pan. In a typical Bundt Cake recipe, you would flip the cake over so the curved side was upward. However, here the cake seems to be better sitting upright. You can flip or not, either way works!

Personally, I like to poke holes into the cake after it cools a bit so that when I pour on the glaze it has the chance to seep in. This is totally optional, but something I’ve always done.

holes poked into top of cooled pineapple zucchini Bundt Cake.

Now, let’s get to that glaze!

Simple Pineapple Glaze

The glaze for this Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake couldn’t be simpler. Remember that leftover pineapple juice from the canned crushed pineapple? Well, now is the time to use it.

To make the glaze just melt the butter and whisk in the pineapple juice. Whisk in a cup of powdered sugar, and that’s it! The glaze should be pourable, but not runny. If necessary, add additional juice or powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency.

pineapple zucchini Bundt Cake with pineapple glaze drizzled over it.

Moist and tasty, you are going to love this recipe! Comment below on how you like it.

Bundt Cake Recipes from This Delicious House:

Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake with Honey Glaze

Pineapple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Italian Apple Bundt Cake

Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

Chocolate Ricotta Bundt Cake

I hope you love this recipe for Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake. Be sure to comment below if you try it. Enjoy!

Pineapple Zucchini Cake on a white pedestal.

Pineapple Zucchini Bundt Cake with Pineapple Glaze

Super moist and easy to make bundt cake with grated zucchini and canned pinapple.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Angela Allison
Cost: 12

Equipment

  • bundt cake pan

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple drain and reserve juice for glaze

Pineapple Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the drained crushed pineapple)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a standard 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugars, and eggs. Stir in the zucchini and drained pineapple. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the melted butter and pineapple juice. Add in the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes on the top of the cake then drizzle the glaze over the top.

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Notes

Perfect make-ahead cake. Just refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal
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  1. Karen

    June 25, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    Can you substitute almond flour for regular flour?

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      June 27, 2022 at 6:05 am

      I’ve never tried this recipe with almond flour. You could probably use it but it may be a bit more dense. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie Scheid

    August 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

    Not sure what a “medium” zuchini is. 2 cups, 3 cups, 4 cups?

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      August 14, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      You should get about a cup of shredded zucchini from one zucchini. However, the exact amount doesn’t matter too much here. Hope you love the cake!

      Reply
    • Jen

      July 26, 2022 at 10:45 am

      Thanks for asking this, my zucchini’s produce around 4 cups, so it’s very hard to figure out what it means when recipes say 1 zucchini

      Reply
  3. Joanne

    August 12, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    I made this cake today, and I must say it is absolutely delicious! With tons of garden zucchini on hand and a fresh pineapple this was the perfect recipe to try. It came together quickly and easily, and the flavors and texture of this cake are amazing. I will definitely make this again and again. I highly recommend this recipe. Love it!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      August 14, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks for the comment! So happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pauline

    February 23, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Great cake reminds me of hummingbird cakeI will bake your recipe with the zucchini look yummy thank you

    Reply
  5. Jody

    September 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is a really dense cake, super moist, and so easy to prepare! The most time consuming part is waiting for it to bake and cool! 😊
    I didn’t have any nutmeg so I used about 1/8 teaspoon of allspice. It tasted great!
    Wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing! I will be making it again!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      September 24, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Donna

    September 09, 2020 at 2:20 am

    Could one use sweetened flaked coconut as an ‘add-in’ to this recipe?!

    Many thanks!!!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      September 09, 2020 at 6:13 am

      Coconut would be a delicious addition to the recipe! Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Nancy Mikula

    July 29, 2019 at 6:13 am

    Looks yummy!! Can gluten free flour be substituted for the regular flour? Also, would i be able to substitute avocado oil for the vegetable oil? Thank you.

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      July 29, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Hi. I think it depends on which brand of gluten free flour you are using. If you are using a brand that contains a thickener like xanthan gum then you should be ok for a 1 to 1 substitution. If not, then you may need to add a thickening agent like a flax/water slurry. As for the avocado oil, you can absolute substitute it for the vegetable oil. Thanks for the comment and let me know how this recipe works for you!

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 31, 2021 at 4:13 pm

        I cannot say enough about this cake. So easy to make, so moist and delicious. The second time I made it, I added walnuts. Delish!

      • angelakallison

        August 31, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        I’m so happy you loved it! It’s one of my favorites 🙂

  8. Debra

    July 29, 2019 at 4:07 am

    5 stars
    I love this cake. It tastes like a hummingbird cake without the nuts. My husband loves it.

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      July 29, 2019 at 5:58 am

      So happy you love the recipe! Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply
  9. Debra

    July 28, 2019 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I baked the zuchinni pineapple cake. It was so easy. It is so look delicious! Bake this cake; it will not disappoint!

    Reply

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