Description
Indulge in a slice of paradise with our Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake! This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, boasting a light and fluffy texture infused with the vibrant sweetness of crushed pineapple. The cake is easy to make, requiring only simple ingredients, making it suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Topped with a luscious glaze made from pineapple juice and powdered sugar, each bite transports you to sun-soaked beaches. Whether you serve it at a family gathering or enjoy it as a weeknight treat, this cake promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 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) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Fold in sour cream until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in crushed pineapple.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking icing sugar with pineapple juice until smooth; let the cake cool completely before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg