Description
Indulge in a slice of this moist and flavorful Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake. With a tropical twist and a rich cream cheese base, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from drained pineapple)
Optional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Finish batter: Fold in crushed pineapple and reserved pineapple juice. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
- For added flavor, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract or top with a pineapple glaze.
- This cake tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
