Moist Pineapple Pound Cake with Tropical Glaze
Hilary PARKER
This ultra-moist pineapple pound cake is a tropical dream! Unlike typical recipes, this version uses a double dose of fruit, dried pineapple for concentrated flavor, and crushed pineapple for incredible moisture. It features a dense, buttery crumb that is tender rather than heavy, topped with a sweet pineapple glaze that locks in freshness.
Prep Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 slices
Calories 521 kcal
For the Cake
- 1 cup dried pineapple diced small
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2¾ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained well with juice reserved
For the Pineapple Glaze
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the canned pineapple
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1½ cups confectioners' sugar
Soak the Fruit: Place the diced dried pineapple in a small bowl and pour the orange juice over it. Ensure all pieces are submerged. Cover and soak for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Drain thoroughly before using.
Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F and position the rack in the middle. Generously spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick baking spray, ensuring all crevices are coated.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, kosher salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar on high speed for 4 minutes until pale yellow and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Reduce speed to medium. Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully and scraping down the bowl after each addition.
Make the Batter: Reduce speed to low. Add half the flour mixture (mix until barely combined), then add the buttermilk and vanilla. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix only until no dry flour pockets remain (5-10 seconds). Do not overmix.
Fold: Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and the soaked dried pineapple pieces until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 70-75 minutes until deeply golden and a tester comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs).
Cool: Let cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack or serving plate and let cool completely (at least 1 hour).
Glaze: Whisk together melted butter, reserved pineapple juice, vanilla, and salt. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 58g
Keyword Moist Pound Cake, Pineapple Glaze, Pineapple Dessert, Pineapple Pound Cake, Tropical Bundt Cake