Pineapple Cake Surprise

Pineapple Cake Surprise is a popular dessert in Taiwanese cuisine, known for its sweet and tangy flavor. This recipe puts a twist on the traditional pineapple cake by adding a surprise element in the middle, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Pineapple Cake Surprise

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts. Spread this mixture over the batter in the pan.
  5. Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the pineapple layer. Spread it out as much as possible.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool, then sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking pan Mixing bowls Spatula Cooking spray

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pineapple Cake Surprise with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful combination of flavors.

Tips & tricks

For an extra surprise, add a layer of cream cheese filling between the two layers of batter before baking.

Cost

$10