Description
Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is a moist, tropical-flavored dessert with a soft, buttery crumb and a sweet pineapple glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice to make the glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Add shredded coconut for extra tropical flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts for texture variation.
- Try different citrus juices in the glaze for a twist.
- Use plain Greek yogurt if sour cream is unavailable.
- Wrap tightly and freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
