Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe
This Pineapple Heaven Cake is the perfect way to bring a tropical feel to your dessert table. The cake is rich yet fluffy, with a delightful hint of fresh pineapple throughout. Finished with a pineapple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness and citrusy zing, it’s an ideal treat for summer gatherings or to brighten up any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 60 Mins | Total Time: 1 H 15 Mins
- Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in crushed pineapple gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and pineapple juice to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.