Description
Luscious pineapple cream cheese pound cake delivers tropical sweetness with classic southern charm. Moist crumb and tangy cream cheese frosting invite bakers to savor each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to 325F (165C) and thoroughly grease a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan with flour to guarantee effortless cake release.
- Batter Foundation: Cream butter and cream cheese until luxuriously smooth, gradually introducing sugar to create a light, voluminous mixture. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration and developing a rich, silky texture.
- Ingredient Fusion: Sift dry ingredients and delicately fold into the creamy base, maintaining a tender crumb. Gently integrate crushed pineapple, vanilla, and almond extracts, distributing evenly throughout the batter to ensure balanced flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface for uniform baking. Bake for 75-85 minutes, conducting doneness test with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Cooling and Glazing: Rest cake in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice and vanilla extract to create a silky glaze, adjusting consistency as needed.
- Presentation: Once completely cooled, drizzle glaze over the cake, allowing elegant streams to cascade down the sides. Slice and serve, pairing beautifully with coffee or tea for a sublime dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure Butter Softness: Let butter and cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free base that guarantees a tender cake texture.
- Prevent Pineapple Moisture Overload: Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove excess liquid, preventing a soggy cake bottom and maintaining optimal consistency.
- Master Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold dry ingredients and pineapple gently using a spatula, avoiding overmixing which can develop gluten and create a dense, tough cake structure.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, or replace some butter with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg