Pineapple Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe 🍓🍍🍰
This Pineapple Strawberry Pound Cake combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the juicy goodness of strawberries, creating a perfectly moist and flavorful dessert. Ideal for special occasions or as a treat for any time of day!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 🧀
2 ½ cups granulated sugar 🍚
5 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 🍞
½ tsp salt 🧂
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
½ tsp almond extract (optional, for depth of flavor) 🍏
For the Pineapple Strawberry Filling (Optional):
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced 🍍
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 🍓
2 tbsp granulated sugar 🍚
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. This will take about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
3. Add Sugar and Eggs:
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, making sure the eggs are well incorporated before adding the next one.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and salt together. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in thirds, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Flavor Extracts:
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) for a burst of flavor.
6. Add Pineapple and Strawberry Filling (Optional):
If you’re adding the pineapple strawberry filling, gently fold in the diced pineapple and sliced strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar to release some juices. Then, fold this mixture into the batter.
7. Pour Batter into the Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt or tube pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top of the cake begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
9. Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can glaze the cake with a simple icing or enjoy it as is with extra fresh strawberries or whipped cream on top!
This Pineapple Strawberry Pound Cake is a deliciously fruity treat with a perfect balance of flavors. It’s ideal for serving at brunch, picnics, or as a special dessert for any occasion! 🍰🍍🍓