Cake for breakfast anyone? YES, PLEASE!

There are certain recipes that instantly become a household staple, and in our home, this Pineapple Apple Breakfast Cake is an absolute must-bake. I make it for my children a few times a month, and it never fails to bring smiles to the table. It is wonderfully moist, lightly spiced, and packed with cozy fruit flavor that makes even the busiest morning feel a little bit special.

Why these are such a hit

Baking this a few times a month means it has earned official “child-approved” status. The combination of sweet apples and tropical fruit creates a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that is sweet enough to feel like a treat, but wholesome enough to kickstart the day. Plus, the kitchen smells incredible while it bakes!

What is your family’s favorite weekend breakfast bake?

There is nothing quite like waking up to the aroma of a warm, freshly baked cake wafting through the house—especially when it doubles as an acceptable morning treat. If you are looking to elevate your morning routine, weekend brunch, or afternoon coffee break, this Pineapple Apple Breakfast Cake is your new go-to recipe.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Inbelievably Moist: Thanks to the natural juices from both the apples and the pineapple, this cake stays tender for days without drying out.
Zero Fuss: No fancy equipment required—you don’t even need a stand mixer! A couple of bowls and a whisk are all it takes.
The Perfect Balance: Sweet, tart, and spiced with a hint of warm cinnamon, it hits every single flavor note.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Ground Cinnamon
Salt
Butter
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Milk

The Fruit Star-Power:

Apples: 2 small apples or 1 medium/large apple peeled, cored, and grated.
Pineapple: 1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple

If you like this cake, checkout these other recipes below:

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Southern Strawberry Cake

Louisiana King Cake

Birthday Cake Cookie Bars

Peach Upside Down Cake

Marbled Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate on Chocolate Cupcakes

Navy Bean Pie

Butternut Squash Pie

Ready to Bake?

Pineapple Apple Breakfast Cake

Ingredients

1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Eggs room temperature
1/4 cup Coconut oil
1/4 cup Butter
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour tip: use cake flour for an extra tender cake
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Apple peeled, cored, and grated
1/4-1/2 cup Pineapples chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Peel, core and grate one apple. Prep and chop your pineapple. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, vanilla, oil and butter.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding until right before it is fully combined.
Add fruit and fold gently, just until fully combined and you don't see any more flour.
Pour into a prepared 9X9 pan or 9 inch cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.