Instructions:
Making the Pound Cake:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar:
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Flavors and Pineapple:
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour Batter and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared tube or Bundt pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Creating the Pineapple Glaze:
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine the well-drained crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon juice.
- Mix until the glaze is smooth and has a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the Glaze:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the pineapple glaze over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
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