Description
A delightful and easy pineapple cake that brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ½ cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine in a medium bowl 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Fold in ½ cup sour cream and then gradually add the dry mixture, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate the well-drained crushed pineapple into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice to create a glaze while the cake bakes.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and consider using a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, tropical dessert, easy cake recipe, summer dessert, baking