Description
Sweet Hawaiian Pineapple Juice Cake emerges as a tropical delight that whisks dessert lovers straight to island paradise. Moist layers infused with tangy pineapple essence promise a refreshing escape you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a bundt or round cake pan with grease and flour coating.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly beating butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Infuse with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Construct the dry foundation by sifting together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of leavening agents.
- Harmonize wet and dry components by gradually introducing dry mixture into the creamy base, alternating with pineapple juice and buttermilk. Blend until a silky, homogeneous batter emerges.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 40-45 minutes. Confirm doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully release onto a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with pineapple juice and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, generously drizzle the glaze, allowing it to cascade elegantly down the cake’s contours.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with plant-based milk and use egg replacer for a vegan version that maintains the cake’s moisture and tender crumb.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit to create a lower-calorie dessert without sacrificing flavor.
- Toast chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts and fold into batter for added texture and nutty depth that complements the pineapple’s sweetness.
- Enhance tropical profile by adding shredded coconut to the batter or sprinkling on top of the glaze for extra dimension and authentic island-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg