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Juicy Pineapple Cake

A moist and flavorful pineapple cake bursting with juicy pineapple chunks and a tender crumb, perfect for a tropical dessert treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and pineapple juice to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in crushed pineapple and sour cream until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For an extra moist cake, frost with cream cheese icing and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.