Description
A soft and buttery one pan Taiwanese pineapple cake with a golden top and a sweet tangy pineapple flavor in every bite, simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C or 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate step, combine the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Pour in the milk and gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapple evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure the pineapple is well drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- You can add a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
