🍍 Pineapple Pound Cake 🍰✨
A rich, moist pound cake infused with crushed pineapple—perfect for sunny gatherings and sweet cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
- Cream: In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix Dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and drained pineapple.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: Top with pineapple glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
- Total Time: ~90 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 slices
- Kcal: ~350 kcal per slice
✨ A Southern classic with tropical flair—moist, golden, and bursting with pineapple goodness!