Description
Delightful pineapple cake embodies tropical sunshine with its moist crumb and tangy sweetness. Luscious layers combine fresh fruit and rich frosting for a memorable dessert that transports you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (for topping)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring the surface, then set the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Maintain a consistent folding technique to preserve the batter’s delicate texture.
- Gently fold crushed pineapple and its accompanying juice into the batter, maintaining a light touch to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- During baking, craft the glaze by whisking sweetened condensed milk with pineapple juice until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, then carefully create small holes across the surface for optimal glaze absorption.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm cake, ensuring it penetrates the entire dessert for maximum moisture and flavor.
- Once completely cooled, garnish the cake with fresh pineapple chunks to add a vibrant, tropical finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh pineapple for the most intense tropical flavor and natural sweetness in your cake.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother, more even cake batter and better incorporation of ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- To enhance moisture, drain pineapple chunks thoroughly but reserve the juice for adding extra flavor and preventing dryness in the cake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg