Description
Pineapple sheet cake bars bring tropical sunshine right to your dessert table with their moist, tangy charm. Grab a fork and dive into this simple, crowd-pleasing treat that turns an ordinary afternoon into something special.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set your oven to precisely 350°F and position the rack in the center for even baking.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Grab an electric mixer and cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture turns pale and airy.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time and blending completely after each addition.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it smoothly and evenly to the edges.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into rectangular bars.
Notes
- Always drain the crushed pineapple completely to prevent excess moisture from making your cake bars soggy.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed batter that creates a softer texture.
- Check the cake bars at 25 minutes since every oven varies, and overcooking can lead to dry results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend to keep the same delicious consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg