Here’s a moist, buttery, tropical Pineapple Pound Cake 🍍🍰 with rich flavor and a soft crumb — perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

🍍 Pineapple Pound Cake

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 10–12)

For the Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
¼ cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional)

For the Pineapple Glaze (Optional)

1½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Directions

🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan or loaf pans.
Tap out excess flour.

🥣 Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

Flour
Baking powder
Salt

Set aside.

🧈 Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar

Beat butter until smooth (about 1 minute).
Add sugar and beat for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
(This step is important for a soft texture.)

🥚 Step 4: Add Eggs

Add eggs one at a time.
Mix well after each addition.
Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.

🍍 Step 5: Add Pineapple & Flavor

Stir in drained crushed pineapple.
Add pineapple juice.
Mix in vanilla and coconut extract (if using).

Tip: Make sure pineapple is well drained to avoid soggy cake.

🥄 Step 6: Combine

Gradually add dry ingredients.
Mix just until combined.
Do not overmix.

Batter will be thick and creamy.

♨️ Step 7: Bake

Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Smooth the top.
Bake for 70–80 minutes (Bundt pan)
or 55–65 minutes (loaf pans).
Toothpick inserted should come out clean.

❄️ Step 8: Cool

Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
Turn out onto wire rack.
Let cool completely before glazing.

🍍 Step 9: Make the Glaze (Optional)

Whisk powdered sugar with pineapple juice.
Adjust thickness as needed.
Drizzle over cooled cake.

🌟 Optional Variations

✔ Add ½ cup toasted coconut
✔ Add chopped pecans or walnuts
✔ Use pineapple rings on bottom for upside-down style
✔ Add cream cheese glaze instead

💡 Tips for Best Texture

Use room temperature ingredients.
Drain pineapple very well.
Do not overmix once flour is added.
Bake low and slow for even texture.

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