Description
Pineapple cake is a tropical delight that brings the essence of summer to your dessert table. This moist, fluffy cake is infused with sweet pineapple and topped with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply treating yourself, each slice offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and tartness that will transport you to a sun-soaked paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract, then fold in the drained pineapple.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg