Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 slices
• Category: Dessert / Cake
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: pineapple pound cake, tropical cake, classic pound cake, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt or loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with pineapple juice. Mix just until combined.
6. Fold in crushed pineapple and vanilla extract.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 70–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Pineapple Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice

Whisk together and drizzle over cooled cake for extra moisture and shine.

Tips for Success

• Drain pineapple very well to avoid a soggy cake.
• Do not overmix once flour is added.
• Use room-temperature eggs for best texture.