Description
This Pineapple Pound Cake is moist, buttery, and infused with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple. A perfect dessert for gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups – forms the structure of the cake.
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon – gives just a touch of lift.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon – enhances all the flavors.
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened – brings richness and moisture.
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups – adds sweetness and helps create a golden crust.
- Large Eggs: 4 – bind everything together and contribute to the cake’s density.
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – adds warmth and depth.
- Crushed Pineapple (with juice): 1 can (20 ounces), slightly drained – infuses tropical flavor and keeps it moist.
- Milk: ¼ cup – helps loosen the batter to the right consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a standard bundt pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Make sure your pan is greased well and dusted lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with milk. Stir in the crushed pineapple just until evenly distributed.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve as-is, or add a glaze, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Don’t open the oven early, it can cause the center to sink.
- Let the cake rest overnight for even better flavor the next day.
- Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, pound cake, tropical dessert, summer baking, moist cake