Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this delightful Pineapple Cake, a perfect centerpiece for your spring and summer gatherings. With its ultra-moist texture and refreshing sweetness, this cake is packed with the bright essence of fresh pineapples. It’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience that will impress your guests at birthdays, picnics, or casual get-togethers. The combination of fresh pineapple and zesty lime creates a flavor explosion that complements the cake’s soft layers. Easy to make and beautifully presented, this Pineapple Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz fresh pineapple (or 20 oz canned pineapple in juice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Juice and zest of 1 lime (or lemon)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C) and prepare a spring-form cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it.
- Core and dice half of the fresh pineapple into small pieces, slicing the other half into thin rounds.
- In a stand mixer, beat together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, lime juice, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle diced pineapple on top, then layer with remaining batter and press sliced pineapple into it.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for ten minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar or brush with honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg