Description
Delightful pineapple cream cheese pound cake brings tropical sweetness to classic dessert traditions. Creamy texture and balanced flavors create a memorable treat for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to 325F (165C). Meticulously lubricate a 10-inch Bundt pan with butter and dust lightly with flour.
- Foundational Mixture: Cream butter and cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually whip in granulated sugar, transforming the mixture into a light, voluminous blend.
- Egg Integration: Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring complete amalgamation. Simultaneously sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Batter Assembly: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the creamy base, avoiding overmixing. Gently fold in crushed pineapple, vanilla, and almond extract until just combined.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, leveling the surface carefully. Bake for 75-85 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even browning.
- Cooling and Testing: Confirm doneness with a clean toothpick insertion. Rest cake in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice and vanilla extract, adjusting liquid and sugar to achieve desired consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Once fully cooled, elegantly drizzle glaze over the cake, allowing it to gracefully cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Sinking: Avoid overmixing the batter and open the oven door gently during baking to prevent sudden temperature drops that cause cake deflation.
- Check Moisture Balance: Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the cake dense or soggy, ensuring perfect texture and consistency.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature ingredients, especially butter, cream cheese, and eggs, to create a smoother batter and ensure even cake rising.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, adding 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum to maintain the cake’s structural integrity and soft crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg