Description
Bakers discover pure bliss with this pineapple delight pound cake recipe, a tropical sensation that elevates classic dessert traditions. Sweet, moist crumb and caramelized pineapple notes will transport you to sunny Caribbean kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz/433 g) yellow or butter cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (180 mL) vegetable oil
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (180 mL) pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 325°F (163°C). Generously grease a Bundt pan with butter and dust with flour to prevent adhesion.
- Batter Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs. Blend using an electric mixer for 2 minutes until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution with a spatula.
- Baking Process: Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. The cake’s edges should slightly separate from the pan’s sides.
- Glaze Development: Simultaneously, craft the glaze by melting powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir consistently until the mixture becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Glazing Technique: After removing the cake from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes. Pierce multiple holes across the surface using a wooden skewer. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the cake, allowing maximum absorption.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes, enabling the glaze to penetrate deeply. Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving platter, releasing the cake smoothly and presenting a beautifully glazed dessert.
Notes
- Maximize Moisture: Poke holes with a skewer before glazing to help the sweet pineapple glaze penetrate deeply into the cake, creating a more succulent texture.
- Pan Preparation Matters: Generously grease and flour the Bundt pan to prevent sticking and ensure a clean, beautiful cake release without torn edges.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature eggs and pineapple juice for smoother batter mixing and more consistent cake texture.
- Glaze Timing is Key: Pour warm glaze over the slightly cooled cake to help it absorb more effectively, enhancing overall flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg