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Pineapple Pound Cake

A dense and tender pound cake infused with pineapple, glazed with a honeyed sheen - perfect for celebrations or everyday enjoyment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Adds floral notes to the cake.
  • 3 cups all purpose wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained (20 oz) Ensure excess moisture is removed.
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can or separate)
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons pineapple juice (for glaze) Add gradually to achieve desired consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 163 degrees C (325 degrees F) and grease a 25 cm Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Beat the butter with the sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the vanilla and almond extract if using.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and reserved pineapple juice.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before unmolding and cooling completely on a rack.
Glazing
  1. Mix powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  2. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

Serve with coffee or vanilla bean ice cream for an enhanced experience. Garnish with toasted coconut or fresh pineapple for added texture.