Description
Indulgent pineapple cream cheese pound cake brings tropical sunshine to classic dessert lovers. Rich, moist layers meld creamy cheese with sweet pineapple, promising a delightful slice that transports senses to a blissful culinary paradise you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 8 ounces (226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325F (165C) and thoroughly coat a 10-inch bundt pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate sugar and whip the mixture until it becomes airy and voluminous, creating a light base for the cake.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gently mix in vanilla extract and pineapple juice, distributing flavors evenly throughout the batter.
- Gradually fold cake mix into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Carefully fold crushed pineapple into the batter, distributing fruit pieces throughout the mixture.
- Transfer batter to the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer cake to a cooling rack to complete cooling process.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Keep butter and cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, fluffier mixing.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for a more vibrant, natural flavor profile.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg