Description
A delightful dessert that brings the taste of the tropics right to your kitchen, combining moist cake and sweet pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Carefully fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool before glazing and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy cake. For an extra touch, add fresh pineapple slices or toasted coconut on top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, tropical dessert, easy cake recipe, birthday cake, summer dessert