Description
This Pineapple Juice Pound Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice with a classic buttery pound cake base. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake offers a tender crumb and rich aroma, enhanced by vanilla and optional almond extracts. Serve it plain or with a simple pineapple glaze for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Nonstick spray or butter and flour for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture, typically for several minutes using a mixer.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully and maintain a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and seasoning evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the pineapple juice. Begin and end with the flour mixture, stirring gently to maintain an airy batter.
- Add Flavor Extracts: Stir in the vanilla extract and optional almond extract to enhance the flavor profile of the cake.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes to settle, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious on its own, but you can drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and pineapple juice over the top for extra sweetness.
- It stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the cake for longer storage, wrapped tightly to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
