Vanilla Pineapple Cake

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A vanilla pineapple cake is a delicious dessert made with a combination of vanilla-flavored cake and pineapple. It's a delightful blend of flavors that balances the sweetness of the cake with the tropical tanginess of pineapple. Here's a basic recipe to give you an idea of how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the pineapple filling:

  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the frosting:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. While the cakes are baking, prepare the pineapple filling. In a saucepan, combine the drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  9. Once the cakes are done baking, allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

  10. For the frosting, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.

  11. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of pineapple filling over the top.

  12. Place the second cake layer on top of the filling. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting.

  13. Optional: You can garnish the cake with additional pineapple pieces, maraschino cherries, or toasted coconut.

  14. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla pineapple cake!

Remember, this is a basic recipe, and you can always customize it to your liking by adding extra embellishments or personal twists.



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