Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze is a luscious dessert that harmoniously blends the creamy richness of cream cheese with the refreshing sweetness of pineapple. This moist and flavorful cake makes for a perfect centerpiece at any gathering, whether it’s a birthday party or a casual family meal. The glossy pineapple glaze adds an irresistible touch that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Ideal for making ahead, this cake improves in flavor after a day in the fridge—a delightful treat that effortlessly impresses!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained (reserve juice for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (163C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice, approx. 80g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg