Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Pineapple Pecan Cake, a Southern classic elevated with a tangy lime-infused cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness, crunch, and tropical zest.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups): Provides structure.
- Baking Powder (10g / 2 tsp): Helps the cake rise.
- Baking Soda (2.5g / ½ tsp): Adds extra lift.
- Salt (1.5g / ¼ tsp): Enhances flavors.
- Unsalted Butter (115g / ½ cup, softened): Adds richness and tenderness.
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup): Sweetens the cake.
- Large Eggs (3): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- Vanilla Extract (5ml / 1 tsp): Enhances flavor.
- Coconut Milk (120ml / ½ cup): Adds moisture and flavor.
- Crushed Pineapple (180g / ¾ cup, well drained): Provides sweetness and moisture.
- Pecans (100g / ¾ cup chopped): Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- Lime Zest (2g / 1 tsp): Brightens the flavor.
- Cream Cheese (225g / 8 oz, softened): Base of the frosting.
- Powdered Sugar (250g / 2 cups): Sweetens the frosting.
- Butter (56g / ¼ cup, softened): Adds richness to frosting.
- Brown Sugar (60g / ¼ cup): For caramelized pineapple glaze.
- Butter (30g / 2 tbsp): Creates a glossy glaze.
- Fresh Pineapple Chunks (120g / ½ cup): Adds fresh pineapple flavor.
- Cinnamon (½ tsp, optional): Adds a warm spice note.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease and flour a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients and coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry.
- Fold in Pineapple & Pecans: Gently fold in drained pineapple and pecans.
- Bake: Pour into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Melt butter and brown sugar, simmer with pineapple and lime juice.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, lime zest, and powdered sugar.
- Cool & Layer: Cool cake, slice horizontally, and frost between layers.
- Frost & Garnish: Frost the entire cake, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
For a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans before chopping. Ensure pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
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: pineapple, pecan, cake, southern, lime, coconut, cream cheese, dessert, baking