Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze! This moist, flavorful cake bursts with the sweet tang of crushed pineapple and is topped with a luscious pineapple glaze that enhances its tropical charm. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake is not only easy to make but also impressively versatile. Whether you serve it at a summer picnic or enjoy it alongside your morning coffee, this dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pineapple extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice for glaze)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp melted butter for richness (optional)
- 1/4 tsp pineapple or vanilla extract for flavor boost (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (165C). Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.
- In a large bowl, cream 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 combine with the butter mixture alternating with sour cream until just mixed. Fold in drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, drizzle glaze over the cake and let set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg