Pineapple Mug Cake is a tropical twist to basic cake mix mug cake. This fluffy yellow mug cake is made moist and flavorful with pineapple sundae topping and can be ready to savor in one microwave minute!
Why you'll love this recipe
Although one mug cake is ideal portion control, you may want to go back for more.
Pineapple Mug Cake is super simple. The other pineapple mug cake recipes on The Monday Box , like Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake or Pina Colada Mug Cake either require an extra bowl or extra ingredients.
All you need for this Pineapple Mug Cake is the basic cake mix mug cake mixture (one box of vanilla/yellow mix combined with one box of angel food cake mix) and a jar of pineapple sundae topping.
The topping adds bits of pineapple and moisture to the inside of the cake. Extra topping can be spooned on top of the cooked mug cake for shine.
All mug cake recipes on The Monday Box are made only with shelf stable ingredients. No ingredient requires refrigeration, making it possible to ship the ingredients in a care package to some lucky mug cake making recipient.
Those shelf stable ingredients can also hang out in your kitchen pantry for a quick satisfying snack with only one minute notice. That means, right now, you’re only one minute away from deliciousness!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a gallon sized ziplock bag, combine the two boxes of cake mix. Shake the bag to mix thoroughly. If using a microwaveable mug, lightly coat the inside of a with non-stick spray.
- Into the prepared mug/cup, stir together 3 tablespoons of cake mix and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of pineapple sundae topping.
- Microwave on high for up to 1 minute until cooked.
- Add a bit of sundae topping and a generous dusting of sprinkles on top of the pineapple mug cake.
Storage
Eat microwave mug cakes immediately after cooking. Make only the amount of cakes needed right away. Stored mug cakes have an unappealing texture.
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For care packages, send the shelf stable ingredients and instructions for microwave cooking.
Tips for care packages
- Combine the two cake mixes into a gallon-size ziplock bag labeled with directions.
- Include a measuring spoon, a jar of pineapple topping, and sprinkles.
- If the care package is international, include microwave safe paper cups. Snack sized or 6-8 oz drinking cups work well.
- If the care package is domestic, add either a can of non-stick spray (for use with a ceramic mug) or microwave safe paper cups.
- Don’t forget to include the “recipe”.
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Pineapple Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Angel Food Cake mix
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- Non-stick spray if not using disposable cups
- Water
- 1 jar pineapple sundae topping
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a gallon sized ziplock bag, combine the two boxes of cake mix. Shake the bag to mix thoroughly.
- If using a microwaveable mug, lightly coat the inside of a with non-stick spray. Without the spray the cake will not transfer out of the mug and the mug is harder to clean. If using a disposable, microwave safe paper cup, no non-stick spray is needed.
- Into the prepared mug/cup, stir together 3 tablespoons of cake mix and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of pineapple sundae topping.
- Microwave on high for up to 1 minute until cooked.
- Add a bit of sundae topping and a generous dusting of sprinkles on top of the pineapple mug cake. Then eat it right out of the mug. If you want to transfer the cake onto a plate, run a knife around the edge between the cake and the mug to loosen, dump out onto a plate then add toppings.
Notes
- Combine the two cake mixes into a gallon-size ziplock bag labeled with directions.
- Include a measuring spoon, a jar of pineapple topping, and sprinkles.
- If the care package is international, include microwave safe paper cups. Snack sized or 6-8 oz drinking cups work well.
- If the care package is domestic, add either a can of non-stick spray (for use with a ceramic mug) or microwave safe paper cups.
- Don’t forget to include the “recipe”.
Nutrition
First Published: August 3, 2018. Last Updated: June 3, 2023. Updated for additional information and better reader experience.
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