Description
Pineapple Paradise Cake brings sunny Caribbean flavors straight to your dessert table with a delightful tropical twist. Creamy, tangy layers mingle together for a sweet escape that feels like a beachside celebration.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grab your 9-inch cake pan and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray, ensuring every surface is covered to prevent sticking.
- Set your oven to exactly 350°F and let it fully preheat while preparing the batter.
- Cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time and beating well after each addition to create a smooth consistency.
- Drain 1 cup crushed pineapple completely, then fold it into the batter along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
- Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually sprinkle the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula and tapping the pan to release any air bubbles.
- Position the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove the cake and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more even mixing of the cake batter.
- Drain excess liquid from the crushed pineapple to prevent a soggy cake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Enhance the tropical flavor by adding shredded coconut to the batter or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg