Description
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze is a tropical delight that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of pineapple. This moist pound cake is topped with a luscious glaze, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual brunches. The unique flavors and textures are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. With simple instructions and accessible ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this beautiful cake. Perfect for meal prep, it tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2โ3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until very light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, reserved pineapple juice, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Once cooled completely, drizzle the glaze generously over the top of your pound cake. Optionally garnish with pineapple chunks or toasted coconut for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure that crushed pineapple is very well drained to avoid excess moisture in the cake. For added flavor, consider folding in finely chopped candied pineapple along with the crushed pineapple in step four. This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for three months.