Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake. A moist and decadent dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of crushed pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 (8 oz) package 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)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple or canned juice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate additions: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the pineapple juice, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Add pineapple: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra pineapple flavor, drizzle the cooled cake with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and pineapple juice.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
