Sometimes we like to have fruits differently, ice-cream or cakes for example. That is why we are going to see how to prepare the most fresh tropical pineapple cake.
It is perfect for holidays and weekend parties.
It is not just a simple pineapple cake, but one of the best choices for monthly dessert that is going to be your family and friends most favorite cake ever.
Ingredients list :
One teaspoon of salt.
One teaspoon of baking powder.
One cup and a half of all purpose flour.
Half cup of softened unsalted butter.
One cup of granulated sugar.
Two large eggs in room temperature.
One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Half cup of sour cream.
One cup of drained and crushed pineapple.
For the glaze : half cup of powdered sugar and two tablespoons of pineapple juice.
Method of preparation :
First step is preheating the oven to 175C, then prepare the loaf pan by grease it and flour it.
Secondly mix salt and flour with baking powder in a medium bowl.
Then jump into the next step of beating unsalted softened butter with granulated sugar, using an electric mixer to get a light and fluffy cream.
After beating butter, add eggs one at a time and mix very well, and don't forget to add vanilla extract.
In three additions add flour mixture to the butter and eggs mixture, but make sure to alternate the process with sour cream ending with flour, well mixing.
Add the crushed pineapple and gently mix until well distributed.
Place the cake batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top of the batter.
Cooking time is between 50 minutes to one hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean of the cake.
It is very important to cool down the cake inside of the mold for about 10 minutes before let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Last thing is preparing the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and pineapple juice, then pour it on the top of the cooled cake. You could finish everything by adding diced pineapple if desired.
Storage and serving tips :
You could serve this recipe at room temperature beside some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Important notes :
Adding more pineapple chunks is a good idea for more taste.
Chef's tips :
Using fresh pineapple is the best choice, but if not available it is fine to use canned pineapple. Chef Anna.
How to get to the perfect pineapple cake?
You have to respect some advices, as draining the pineapple before adding it to the batter.
Excess liquid will make your cake very heavy.
One of the most important things in the cake's process is using room temperature ingredients, this is helping very well to mix everything evenly.
Also avoid over mixing the batter after adding flour, because you would have an elastic cake.
Is the sour cream important for the cake or it is optional?
Instead of sour cream You could use milk or orange juice, but if you look for the most moist and fluffy cake make sure to use sour cream.
Famous asked questions :
Is it possible to use fresh fruits instead of canned fruits?
Fresh pineapple are the best one for the taste but it is important to drain it before using, to avoid make the cake very heavy.
What is the storage method?
You can keep the cake at room temperature inside an airtight container for about three days, but if you want to keep it in the fridge make sure to wrap each slice individually, it will lasts longer up to one month.
Juicy pineapple cake is one of the easiest yet difficult recipes, if you respect the steps and use all the mentioned ingredients be sure that you will have in the end the masterpiece that each one of your family will love.
I wish you will try it, it is perfect for summer days or on holidays when you want something else than ordinary chocolate or vanilla cakes.
