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Delicious Easter Pineapple Heaven Cake

Irresistibly Delicious Easter Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe

This Delicious Easter Pineapple Heaven Cake combines moist yellow cake with cream cheese filling and pineapple for a tropical delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 can Canned Crushed Pineapple Packed in juice
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mixed with reserved pineapple juice

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk and set aside.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the thoroughly drained crushed pineapple into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Drain pineapple well to prevent sogginess.

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