Description
A moist and buttery pound cake infused with crushed pineapple and pineapple juice for a tropical twist. This Pineapple Pound Cake is perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or even breakfast with coffee. Its soft crumb and balanced sweetness make it a delightful treat all year round.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or pineapple glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the pineapple juice, starting and ending with the flour.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with pineapple glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
Stir in 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut for more tropical flavor.
Add 1 tablespoon of rum or coconut extract for a fun twist.
Top with a pineapple glaze for added sweetness and flair.
Replace half the butter with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Double the recipe and bake in two 8-inch round pans for a layer cake.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
