Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Pound Cake

🍍 Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Pound Cake

(A Tropical Twist on a Classic – Moist, Buttery & Bursting with Flavor!)

This ultra-rich pound cake combines tangy cream cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, and crunchy pecans for a dessert that’s irresistibly tender with a golden crust. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you crave something decadent!

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 3 cups granulated sugar

• 6 large eggs, room temperature

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp almond extract (optional, but delicious)

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained (reserve juice for glaze)

• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Pineapple Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice (or milk)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

📝 Instructions

1. Prep the Pan & Oven:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

• Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan (or two loaf pans).

2. Make the Batter:

• In a large bowl, beat butter + cream cheese until smooth.

• Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy (~5 mins).

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

• In a separate bowl, whisk flour + baking powder + salt.

• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.

• Fold in vanilla, almond extract, pineapple, and pecans.

3. Bake:

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 1 hour 15 mins – 1 hour 30 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).

• Let cool in the pan 15 mins, then invert onto a wire rack.

4. Glaze (Optional):

• Whisk powdered sugar + pineapple juice + vanilla until smooth.

• Drizzle over the slightly warm cake for a glossy finish.

🍍 Pro Tips for Success

✔ Room temp ingredients ensure a smooth batter.
✔ Don’t overmix after adding flour (to avoid toughness).
✔ Toast pecans first for deeper flavor.
✔ Storage: Keeps well wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

✨ Why This Cake is a Winner

• Cream cheese adds tangy richness and moisture.

• Pineapple keeps it tender and adds tropical sweetness.

• Pecans give a buttery crunch in every bite.

Serve with coffee, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream! ☕🍦

Want a rum glaze or coconut variation? Ask me! 😊