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Pineapple Cake

Shortcrust pastry filled with a sweet and chewy homemade pineapple jam filling. A classic pastry popular for celebrations and gifts.

100 minMediumServes 12220 cal/serving

ChineseDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 tbsp milk powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 3 lbs chopped fresh pineapple, 6 tbsp granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp honey in a saucepan over medium heat for 35 minutes until thick and golden.

  2. 2

    Cool the pineapple filling completely and divide into twelve equal portions.

  3. 3

    Beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Mix in 2 beaten egg yolks until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Gently fold in 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 3 tbsp milk powder to form a soft dough.

  6. 6

    Wrap dough portions around filling portions and press into rectangular cake molds.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes, flip each cake, and bake for another 8 minutes until golden.

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Questions

How long does Pineapple Cake take?

As written, 100 minutes: 45 of prep and 55 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (35 minutes): "Cook 3 lbs chopped fresh pineapple, 6 tbsp granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp honey in a saucepan over medium heat for 35 minutes until thick and golden."

What oven temperature does Pineapple Cake need?

For Pineapple Cake, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 7. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 7.

Why fold instead of stir in Pineapple Cake?

Step 5 reads: "Gently fold in 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 3 tbsp milk powder to form a soft dough." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Pineapple Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pineapple Cake is 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Pineapple Cake vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 tbsp milk powder, 3 tbsp honey and 2 egg yolks, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pineapple Cake contain eggs?

Yes: 2 egg yolks, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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