Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This moist and flavorful pound cake features the richness of cream cheese, the sweetness of pineapple, and the perfect blend of vanilla. A simple yet delicious treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings (depending on slice size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (preferably with pudding in the mix)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and pineapple juice.
- Gradually add the cake mix and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra pineapple flavor, you can fold in a bit more crushed pineapple.
- Be sure to let the cake cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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