Description
Pineapple heaven cake brings tropical paradise straight to dessert lovers’ plates with a moist, fruity centerpiece. Creamy frosting and caramelized pineapple layers create a delightful symphony of flavors that will transport you to sweet island bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing bowl using a whisk.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until well blended.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Carefully fold crushed pineapple into the batter, avoiding excessive stirring to maintain texture.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with pineapple juice until smooth.
- Once cake has cooled, drizzle the pineapple glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Prevent pineapple sinking by tossing crushed fruit in a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that maintains moisture.
- Enhance tropical flavor by adding a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top of the glaze for extra texture and depth.
- Create a gluten-free option by using a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the cake remains tender and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg