Description
A tropical dessert combining the tangy sweetness of pineapple with a moist, tender cake. Perfect for any occasion, this pineapple cake is sure to impress and delight
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained if using canned)
Optional Additions:
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Pans: Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pineapple: If using fresh pineapple, chop into small chunks. If canned, drain thoroughly and pat dry.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with pineapple juice (or milk), starting and ending with the dry mix.
- Fold in Pineapple: Gently fold in the pineapple chunks and any optional ingredients.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned pineapple or ripe fresh pineapple for the best flavor.
- Be cautious not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
- For an extra tropical flair, top with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 270
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, tropical dessert, pineapple recipes, easy pineapple cake