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Easy Pineapple Icing

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Elevate your desserts with this Easy Pineapple Icing Recipe! It’s a breeze to make and brings a tropical twist to your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies!

Icing with pineapple juice in bowl with silver whisk.

Easy Pineapple Icing Recipe

Creating the perfect pineapple icing is simpler than you might think, and this easy pineapple icing recipe guides you through it.

You can make a sweet pineapple icing ideal for various cakes and cupcakes by just using powdered sugar, melted butter, and pineapple juice.

It’s a simple option for when you don’t want to make a buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

It’s an excellent choice for drizzling over cakes, cupcakes, or other baked treats, adding a refreshing twist with every bite! You’ll love to finish this vanilla cake mix off with a pineapple twist!

How to Make Pineapple Icing (with photos)

A full and detailed recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

Sift the Powdered Sugar: Start by sifting the powdered sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps.

Mix Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted butter and pineapple juice into the sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and thick, ensuring no sugar lumps remain.

Making easy pineapple icing in glass bowl with whisk.

Apply to Cake: Evenly spread the frosting over a cooled cake. For a tropical touch, sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Let Set: Allow the icing to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Quick pineapple icing spread on top of pineapple cake.

Expert Tips

  • Sift Powdered Sugar: To remove any lumps. 
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled: Before applying the icing to prevent it from melting.
  • Adjust the consistency: If needed by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or more pineapple juice for thinness.

Can I use canned pineapple juice?

Yes, canned or fresh pineapple juice works well for this icing recipe.

How can I make the icing thicker?

Add more powdered sugar gradually until you reach the desired consistency.

Can I make this icing ahead of time?

Absolutely! This icing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just give it a good stir before using it to ensure it’s smooth and spreadable.

Whisking icing in bowl.

Storage Instructions

Store: Unused icing can be transferred to an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir before using it again.

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Pineapple icing on top of pineapple cake.

Easy Pineapple Icing

Samantha Pickthall
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Pineapple Icing Recipe! It's a breeze to make and brings a tropical twist to your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 931 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups (225g/8 oz.) powdered sugar
  • 30 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp pineapple juice

Instructions
 

  • Sift the Powdered Sugar: Start by sifting the powdered sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted butter and pineapple juice into the sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and thick, ensuring no sugar lumps remain.
  • Apply to Cake: Evenly spread the frosting over a cooled cake. For a tropical touch, sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  • Let Set: Allow the icing to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store: Unused icing can be transferred to an airtight container and be placed in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir before using again.

Nutrition

Calories: 931kcalCarbohydrates: 184gProtein: 0.4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 179gVitamin A: 751IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
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