Pineapple pound cake
Pineapple pound cake is a lusciously indulgent dessert that perfectly blends the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the rich, dense texture of a classic pound cake.
This decadent treat features the perfect balance of moistness and crumb, with the delightful addition of small pineapple chunks throughout the batter, adding bursts of fruity flavor in every bite.
The cake is often finished with a delicious pineapple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Whether enjoyed as a teatime delight or as a showstopping dessert, pineapple pound cake is a true crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress with its rich, tropical flavor and irresistible moistness.
This decadent treat features the perfect balance of moistness and crumb, with the delightful addition of small pineapple chunks throughout the batter, adding bursts of fruity flavor in every bite.
The cake is often finished with a delicious pineapple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Whether enjoyed as a teatime delight or as a showstopping dessert, pineapple pound cake is a true crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress with its rich, tropical flavor and irresistible moistness.
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RECIPE
Ingredients
- AN EXTRA-LARGE TUBE PAN REQUIRED
- 1 CUP SHORTENING
- 3/4 CUP SALTED BUTTER (ROOM TEMPERATURE)
- 3 CUPS GRANULATED SUGAR
- 9 RAW EGGS
- 3 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
- 2 TSP. BAKING POWDER
- 1 TSP. SALT
- 2 TSP. VANILLA FLAVORING
- 20 OZ. CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
- 1/2CUP BROWN SUGAR
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour half of the can of pineapple into a separate bowl. Using amixer,mix shortening, butter until creamy.
- Add sugar and beat until fluffy.Now add eggs one at a time. Add baking powder & salt. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time. Add flavorings.
- Mix on medium low speed for 2 minutes tops. Mix in ½ can of pineapple. Spread ¼ stick of room temperature butter in bottom of tube pan (not a two part pan, should be solid)
- Spray pan with cooking spray well including inside flute. Add brown sugar around bottom. Partially drain the remaining pineapple and add to bottom of pan evenly. Press down flat.
- Fill pan ¾ full with cake batter. Bake for 30minutes at 350 degrees. Now turn the oven down to 325 degrees and bake for 35-40 more minutes.