Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Bring a tropical twist to your dessert table with this moist and delightful pineapple cream cheese pound cake! Perfect for any occasion, its a slice of paradise in every crumb.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes of vigorous mixing.
3. Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. This will help create a rich texture.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at a low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a denser pound cake.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple and vanilla extract gently. Make sure the pineapple is evenly distributed through the batter for a delightful burst of flavor in every slice.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutritional Information: Each slice based on 12 servings contains approximately 250 calories, 12g fat, 36g carbohydrates, and 4g protein.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 60-70 minutes