Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and refreshing pineapple cake, perfect for your spring and summer gatherings. With its vibrant pineapple essence and fluffy texture, this cake is sure to be a showstopper at any celebration or casual get-together. Easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients, it’s an ideal dessert for bakers of all levels. The combination of fresh pineapple, zesty lime, and creamy sour cream creates a luscious treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether served on its own or adorned with whipped cream and fresh fruits, this pineapple cake offers a sweet escape into tropical bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz Fresh pineapple
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 ¼ cups Sugar
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Juice and zest from 1 Lime
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 355°F/180°C. Prepare a 9-inch spring-form cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Core and dice half of the fresh pineapple; slice the other half into thin rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gradually add vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, layer with diced pineapple, followed by the remaining batter and sliced pineapple on top.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg