Description
Indulge in this Pineapple Orange Cake, a tropical delight bursting with citrus and pineapple flavors. This moist and tender cake is drizzled with a luscious citrus caramel and topped with toasted coconut for a truly irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1.75 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 1.5 tsp Baking Powder: Creates a light and fluffy texture.
- 0.25 tsp Salt: Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- 150g (0.75 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and tenderness.
- 115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a light and airy batter.
- 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Emulsifies into the batter for a smooth texture.
- 120ml (0.5 cup) Fresh Orange Juice: Adds vibrant citrus flavor and moisture.
- Zest of 1 Orange: Provides intense citrus aroma and flavor.
- 100g (0.5 cup) Crushed Pineapple, Drained: Adds tropical sweetness and texture.
- 60ml (0.25 cup) Whole-Milk Yogurt: Adds moisture and a subtle tanginess.
- 100g (0.5 cup) Dark Brown Sugar: Lends a deep, molasses-like flavor to the caramel.
- 60g (0.25 cup) Unsalted Butter: Provides richness to the caramel.
- 60ml (0.25 cup) Fresh Orange Juice: Enhances citrus flavor in the caramel.
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Fresh Pineapple Juice: Complements pineapple in the cake.
- Pinch of Sea Salt: Balances sweetness in the caramel.
- 30g (0.25 cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and tropical aroma.
- Extra Orange Zest: Provides a final burst of citrus flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease & line a 20cm (8-inch) cake pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Zest: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then orange zest.
- Combine Wet: Mix orange juice, yogurt, and pineapple; add to butter mixture.
- Fold in Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Caramel: Melt butter, add brown sugar, cook until dissolved.
- Simmer Caramel: Whisk in orange juice, pineapple juice, and salt; simmer until thickened.
- Toast Coconut: Toast coconut flakes until golden and fragrant.
- Cool & Assemble: Cool cake, drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with coconut, and dust with zest.
Notes
For a more tender crumb, use cake flour. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cake,pineapple,orange,caramel,tropical,dessert,citrus,baking