Description
This buttery pineapple pound cake is packed with tropical flavor, juicy crushed pineapple, and a tender, moist crumb. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any moment that needs a sweet, sunny treat.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Eggs: 4 large
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Crushed Pineapple: 1 cup (drained)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Sour Cream: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf or Bundt pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve plain, with glaze, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Let the cake rest overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Great with whipped cream, glaze, or toasted as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg