When you want something homemade but don't want to spend an hour measuring ingredients, these 2-Ingredient Pineapple Dessert Bars are exactly the kind of recipe to keep in your back pocket.
They're soft, sweet, fruity, and incredibly easy to prepare. With just two basic ingredients, you can turn a can of crushed pineapple and a boxed cake mix into a simple dessert that's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, family gatherings, or those moments when a sweet craving strikes.
No complicated frosting, no long ingredient list, and no mixer required.
Why You'll Love These Pineapple Bars
This easy pineapple dessert checks all the right boxes:
- Only 2 ingredients
- Quick to mix together
- No electric mixer needed
- Naturally sweet and fruity
- Great for beginner bakers
- Easy to serve at parties
- Delicious warm or chilled
- Simple enough for a last-minute dessert
The pineapple provides moisture and bright tropical flavor, while the cake mix creates the soft, tender structure.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, about 20 ounces
That's all you need!
A Quick Note About the Pineapple
Use crushed pineapple packed in juice, including the liquid.
The pineapple juice is important because it provides the moisture needed to turn the dry cake mix into a batter.
If your can is packed in heavy syrup rather than juice, the finished bars may be noticeably sweeter.
How to Make 2-Ingredient Pineapple Dessert Bars
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
For easier cleanup and removal, you can also line the pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang along the sides.
2. Combine the Ingredients
Pour the dry cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
Add the entire can of crushed pineapple, including the juice.
Stir everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until the cake mix is evenly moistened.
Don't worry if the batter looks thicker than a traditional cake batter. That's normal.
Avoid overmixing once there are no obvious dry pockets.
3. Spread Into the Pan
