Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a rich, moist, and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion. Here’s a delicious homemade recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 ½ cups (500g) granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) crushed pineapple, drained

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt or loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Everything: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then stir in vanilla and pineapple.
6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 75-85 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool & Glaze: Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan. Drizzle with pineapple glaze if desired.

Would you like to add coconut or nuts for extra texture?