{"id":2104,"date":"2026-03-02T19:18:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:18:29","slug":"pineapple-cake-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/pineapple-cake-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Cake Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pineapple Cake Bars<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Soft, buttery cake bars topped with sweet, juicy pineapple \u2014 simple, moist, and perfect for dessert or tea time!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n

For the Cake Base:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix<\/li>\n
  • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Pineapple Layer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)<\/li>\n
    • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
    • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Optional Topping:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Powdered sugar for dusting<\/li>\n
      • Whipped cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n
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        1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n
        2. Make the crust:<\/strong>
          \nIn a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
          \nPress evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.<\/li>\n
        3. Prepare pineapple filling:<\/strong>
          \nBeat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
          \nAdd vanilla and reserved pineapple juice, mix well.
          \nFold in the drained crushed pineapple.<\/li>\n
        4. Assemble:<\/strong>
          \nSpread the pineapple mixture evenly over the crust.<\/li>\n
        5. Bake<\/strong> for 30\u201335 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.<\/li>\n
        6. Cool completely<\/strong> before cutting into bars.<\/li>\n
        7. Optional:<\/strong> Dust with powdered sugar before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • For extra tropical flavor, add \u00bd cup shredded coconut.<\/li>\n
          • Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.<\/li>\n
          • Store in the fridge up to 4 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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