Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze, a moist dessert that brings a touch of the tropics to any gathering. This cake is perfect for celebrations or a simple sweet treat at home. Its rich buttery texture is balanced beautifully by the luscious pineapple glaze, creating an unforgettable dessert experience. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even beginner bakers can impress their guests with this tropical delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pineapple extract (optional)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and optional pineapple extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in crushed pineapple.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg