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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze

Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze

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Indulge in the delightful Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze, a tropical-inspired dessert that brings together the rich, creamy flavor of cream cheese and the vibrant sweetness of crushed pineapple. This moist pound cake is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat at home. With its easy preparation steps and make-ahead option, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed at any time. Drizzled with a luscious pineapple glaze and customizable with toppings like toasted coconut or candied pineapple, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained (reserve juice for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes).
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.

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