Description
Tropical pineapple cake blends sweet Hawaiian flavors with moist, tender crumb. Delightful dessert brings sunshine to your table with rich cream cheese frosting and caramelized fruit layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz/567 g) crushed pineapple in juice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 tsps baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper to ensure easy cake release.
- Blend Dry Components: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, white and brown sugars, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Create Batter: Gently fold eggs and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Carefully incorporate crushed pineapple and its juice, maintaining a smooth consistency without overmixing to preserve the cake’s delicate texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, testing doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Craft Pineapple Glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in sugar, pineapple juice, and cream, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Infuse and Glaze: Once baked, remove the cake and puncture the surface with a fork. Pour the warm glaze over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the small holes for maximum flavor penetration.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely, allowing the glaze to set and flavors to meld. Slice and present, optionally garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of toasted coconut for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Preserve Moisture: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain the cake’s soft, tender texture and prevent a dense, tough result.
- Pineapple Precision: Drain crushed pineapple slightly to control moisture content, ensuring the cake doesn’t become soggy while retaining its juicy character.
- Glaze Absorption Technique: Create multiple fork punctures while the cake is still warm to maximize glaze penetration and enhance overall flavor intensity.
- Temperature Control: Let the cake cool completely before slicing to allow the glaze to set properly and develop a rich, cohesive taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg