Pineapple Layer Cake with Glaze Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple gently. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
7. In a small saucepan, combine powdered sugar and pineapple juice. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened to make the glaze.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and pour a portion of the glaze over it. Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
9. Allow the cake to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.