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Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze

Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze

Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze is a tropical delight that promises to bring sunshine to your dessert table. This moist and buttery cake, infused with crushed pineapple, is topped with a sweet glaze that enhances its fruity flavor. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is both easy to make and visually stunning. Impress your guests with every slice of this luscious cake that captures the essence of summer in each bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pineapple extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
  • Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter for richness
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp pineapple or vanilla extract for flavor boost

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Alternate mixing dry ingredients and sour cream into the butter mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating coconut extract into the batter or glaze. Serve alongside whipped cream or fresh fruit for an extra refreshing touch.