Pineapple Cake

This delightful Pineapple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe pineapples with a light vanilla sponge. Topped with a creamy frosting and garnished with fresh pineapple, it’s a treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 120 grams
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - 60 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Crushed pineapple - 100 grams, drained
• Powdered sugar - 50 grams (for frosting)
• Cream cheese - 60 grams, softened
• Butter - 15 grams, softened (for frosting)
• Pineapple chunks - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two small cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well to combine.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
12. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Pineapple is rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and manganese.
• This cake provides a source of carbohydrates for energy, making it a delightful treat for active individuals.

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