Description
A moist and flavorful Pineapple Pound Cake topped with a sweet pineapple glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pineapple extract, optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp melted butter, optional (for glaze)
- ¼ cup finely chopped pineapple, drained (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan.
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, reserving a little juice for the glaze.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 4–5 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and optional pineapple extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions.
- Gently fold the drained crushed pineapple into the batter with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–75 minutes in a Bundt pan, or approximately 55–70 minutes in a loaf pan.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before glazing.
- In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and optional melted butter.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with finely chopped pineapple or toasted coconut, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well drained to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh pineapple instead of canned.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg