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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts. Spread this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the pineapple layer. Spread it out as much as possible.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 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