Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pineapple Crumb Cake, a perfect fusion of fluffy vanilla cake and sweet tropical pineapple. This easy-to-make dessert features a crunchy brown sugar crumble that adds texture and a tangy glaze that elevates each slice into an irresistible treat. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and comforting flavors. Pair it with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 canned pineapple rings
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
- Glaze: ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the crumble by mixing flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light; add eggs one at a time. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt separately; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Arrange pineapple rings in the pan, pour batter over them, and sprinkle crumble on top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, melt butter with brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, and salt over medium heat until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 54mg