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Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake: A Tropical Delight for Your Taste Buds

Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake
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A fluffy, tropical cake bursting with pineapple flavor, topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or whenever you want to bring a taste of the tropics to your table. The combination of crushed pineapple and sour cream ensures a moist and tender crumb, while the pineapple glaze adds a delightful finishing touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in pineapple: Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth.
  10. Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Drain the pineapple well: Excess liquid can make the cake too dense.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Ensure the butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for even mixing.
  • Don’t overmix: Mix the batter just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Cool completely before glazing: This prevents the glaze from melting and soaking into the cake.

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