Pineapple Juice Cake

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📝 Description:

A wonderfully moist and tender cake infused with the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice. This easy-to-make cake has a delicate crumb and a subtle fruity flavor, perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

🌍 Origin:

Pineapple juice cake is a popular tropical-inspired dessert that showcases the natural sweetness and acidity of pineapple juice, common in Caribbean and Southern US baking traditions.

🥄 Ingredients (Makes 1 9-inch cake):

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups (240g)
  • Granulated sugar – 1½ cups (300g)
  • Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened) – ½ cup (113g)
  • Pineapple juice (100% pure, no sugar added) – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Crushed pineapple (drained) – ½ cup (optional for extra texture)

🌿 Optional Ingredients:

  • Toasted coconut flakes – ¼ cup (for topping or folding in)
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) – ½ cup
  • Powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting
  • Cinnamon – ½ teaspoon (for a warm spice note)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cream butter:
    In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
  4. Combine wet ingredients:
    Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and pineapple juice.
  5. Mix wet and dry:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add crushed pineapple:
    Fold in drained crushed pineapple if using, along with nuts or coconut flakes if desired.
  7. Bake:
    Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool:
    Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional frosting:
    Top with a powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting once cooled.

💡 Tips for Success:

  • Use fresh or good-quality canned pineapple juice for best flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Check for doneness early to prevent drying out.
  • For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or macadamia nuts.

📌 Recommendation:

Serve plain, with whipped cream, or alongside tropical fruit for a refreshing dessert. Pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee.

🔍 Nutrition (Per Slice, 12 slices approx.):

  • Calories: ~250
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 180mg

Values approximate, vary by ingredients.

Want a gluten-free, vegan, or pineapple upside-down cake version?

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