Juicy Pineapple Cake

Juicy Pineapple Cake sounds delightful! Here’s a simple recipe for a moist and flavorful pineapple cake:

Juicy Pineapple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1. 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 cup granulated sugar
3. 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
4. ½ teaspoon baking soda
5. ¼ teaspoon salt
6. ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
7. 2 large eggs
8. 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained, but keep the juice)
9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10. ¼ cup pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)

For the Topping (Optional):

1. 1 cup shredded coconut
2. ½ cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
3. ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or a 9×9-inch square pan.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Add Topping (if using): If you’re using the topping, sprinkle the shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and brown sugar evenly over the batter before baking.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

This pineapple cake is moist and full of tropical flavor, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!