Description
A tropical dessert that perfectly balances bright pineapple sweetness with a buttery, tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in ½ cup sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Carefully fold in 1 cup drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool before glazing. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it trickle down the sides.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, pineapple, dessert, tropical, baking, sweet