Pineapple Cake

Name: Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
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

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

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

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

Cool the pineapple filling completely and divide into twelve equal portions.
3

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

Mix in 2 beaten egg yolks until fully incorporated.
5

Gently fold in 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 3 tbsp milk powder to form a soft dough.
6

Wrap dough portions around filling portions and press into rectangular cake molds.
7

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

Questions

Can I make Pineapple Cake dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 tbsp milk powder. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pineapple Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Pineapple Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Pineapple Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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