Description
Craving a taste of the tropics? The Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is a delightful dessert that promises an explosion of flavor in every bite. With its moist texture, vibrant aroma, and the sweet notes of crushed pineapple, this cake is perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or just as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Topped with a luscious glaze, this cake not only tastes heavenly but also looks stunning on any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in sour cream followed by the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
- Carefully fold in drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together icing sugar and pineapple juice until smooth once the cake has cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg