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Recipe card
Super moist pineapple cake recipe
This homemade pineapple cake is a simpler version of the pineapple upside-down cake, made using fresh pineapples and butter as key ingredients. The aroma of the pineapple and butter as the cake bakes is very comforting. The sweetness of the pineapple complements the richness of the butter, making this a classic butter cake. This easy cake recipe is no-fuss and perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the 4th of July, New Year, Birthdays, or any occasion. Serve this with confectioners sugar, whipped cream, or slices of pineapples.
Ingredients
Butter: Rich flavor and the tender crumb. You can also add brown butter or ghee. Sugar: Brown and granulated sugar are added. Brown sugar adds a deeper flavor. If brown sugar is unavailable, simply add granulated sugar. Egg: Make the cake moist and bind everything together. Flour: Plain all-purpose flour is sufficient. Pineapple: fresh pineapple slices adds a tropical flavor to your cake. Flavoring: I have added vanilla extract and cardamom powder. You can even add teaspoon of lemon zest. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 180 C) and grease a 8 inch or 9-inch baking pan. Add butter to a pan on medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reserve six tablespoons in a bowl. Add chopped pineapples to the remaining 2 tablespoon butter and saute for 10-12 minutes. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom powder in a bowl and mix well. Add eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat it until blended. Add remaining butter, vanilla extract, and sugar and mix well. Add the flour and pineapple (do not add any juices from the pan, only the pineapple else it will dilute the batter) Transfer the batter to a greased pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Let this cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Loosen the edges and invert the cake onto the plate. Then, invert again back onto the rack and let it cool. You can sprinkle top with confectioners, sugar or whipped cream, and fresh chunks of pineapple or both.
Tips
You can substitute brown sugar with regular sugar. The color of the cake will change accordingly. You can substitute butter with brown butter to make it more aromatic and take it to the next level. You can combine fruits like mango, apple, or even shredded coconut into the recipe. For the easy removal of cake, you can line parchment paper. I have used fresh pineapples. If using canned ones, just use only the fruit, not the liquid.
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