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Pineapple Heaven Cake
Sarah namedy

Pineapple Heaven Cake

A soft, buttery loaf cake bursting with tropical pineapple flavor and topped with a light pineapple glaze. Perfectly moist, fragrant, and easy to make — your taste buds are in paradise!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed pineapple, pour batter into the pan, and bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once cooled, whisk powdered sugar and pineapple juice to make the glaze, then drizzle over the cake.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding shredded coconut or a splash of rum extract. You can also bake this in a bundt pan or muffin tin for individual portions. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.