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slice of pineapple butter cake with whipped cream on top and a sliced strawberry behind it
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Pineapple Butter Cake

This super moist and buttery pineapple cake is sure to make your family and friends very happy.  Once you see how easy it is to create this delicious cake you'll be making it all the time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 2 cups pineapple chopped
  • cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large whole eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • Confectioners sugar to dust

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F 
  • Butter a 9” round cake pan (use parchment in the bottom of the pan for easy removal after baking)
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter, reserve 6 tbs for later. Add the pineapple and cook for about 10 minutes.  **do not use any of the juice from the pan only the pineapple
  • In a small bowl mix together flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl beat the whole eggs and egg yolks until blended.
  • Add the reserved melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Stir in flour and pineapple.
  • Spoon into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake until cake is browned, 30-35 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto plate to remove the pan and then invert again and return to rack to cool completely.
  • Before serving
  • Dust with confectioners sugar

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Notes

***Line the pan with parchment paper to make removing the cake easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 117mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 19.9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg