This tropical twist on classic pound cake combines rich cream cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, and buttery perfection in every slice. Dense, moist, and bursting with pineapple flavor, this cake is topped with a luscious pineapple cream cheese glaze that makes it absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pineapple extract (optional)
For the Pineapple Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained
Equipment
- 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Wire cooling rack
- Fine mesh strainer
Instructions
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