Description
This Pineapple Juice Pound Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Infused with pineapple juice and a hint of pineapple extract, this classic bundt cake offers a tropical twist to the traditional pound cake. Rich and tender with a buttery crumb, it’s a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pineapple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure proper emulsification.
- Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and pineapple extract, if using, to enhance the cake’s tropical flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternately mix the dry ingredients with the pineapple juice into the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently just until the batter is combined to prevent overmixing, which could toughen the cake.
- Fill the Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 75 to 85 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra pineapple flavor, brush the warm cake with a simple glaze made from pineapple juice and powdered sugar after baking.
- Store the cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
