Ingredients and Weight:
- Flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Canola oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Crushed pineapple, drained: 1 cup (240g)
- Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (226g)
- Butter, softened: 1 cup (226g)
- Pineapple curd, homemade or store-bought: 1 cup (240ml)
- Whipped cream: 2 cups (500ml)
- Pineapple slices, for garnish: 8
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Intermediate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Stir in crushed pineapple.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add pineapple curd and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of cake. Decorate with whipped cream and pineapple slices.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Sugar: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cake
- Tangy pineapple curd lends a tropical flavor
- Creamy and decadent frosting
- Elegant and impressive presentation
User Comments:
- "This cake was a hit at our Hawaiian-themed party!"
- "The pineapple curd frosting is out of this world."
- "The perfect balance of sweet and tart."
- "Beautiful to look at and even more delicious to eat."
- "Definitely a keeper recipe."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent the cake from being too moist.
- If you don't have pineapple curd on hand, you can use a store-bought lemon curd instead.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a more elaborate presentation, you can pipe the whipped cream into decorative swirls on top of the cake.
