Ah, “Pineapple Heaven Cake” — that sounds like a tropical, fluffy, and utterly irresistible dessert! Here’s a detailed recipe you can follow to make a moist, sweet, pineapple-infused cake that tastes like a slice of heaven. 🍍
Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained slightly)
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt (for extra moisture)
For the Frosting / Topping (Optional but heavenly):
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipped cream
- 2–3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- Pineapple slices or chunks for decoration
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
- Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in crushed pineapple gently.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Frost and Decorate (Optional)
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cake and top with pineapple chunks and optional toasted coconut flakes.
Tips for Pineapple Heaven Cake
- For extra moistness, use pineapple juice instead of some liquid in the batter.
- You can add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- This cake tastes even better after chilling for a few hours, as the flavors meld.
If you want, I can make a quick, one-bowl version of this Pineapple Heaven Cake that’s perfect for beginners and still super fluffy and moist.
Do you want me to do that?