Rich, moist, and bursting with pineapple and macadamia nuts, this pineapple macadamia pound cake is a tropical paradise in every bite. With its golden-brown crust and tender crumb, it's an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply want a delectable dessert to enjoy with your family, this pineapple macadamia pound cake is sure to impress.
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PINEAPPLE POUND CAKE
A pound cake made with pineapple and glazed with pineapple sauce. Unlike most cakes, you will not preheat the oven on this one.
Provided by Evelyn Ivy
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, 1 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with milk; beat well. Stir in the 3/4 cup crushed pineapple.
- Pour into 10 inch tube pan. Place in cold oven. Turn oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 90 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove carefully from pan.
- To make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, confectioners sugar and 1 cup crushed pineapple. heat and stir until melted. Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA POUND CAKE
This rich pound cake has a real taste of Hawaii in it! This tastes great with a scoop of coconut ice cream on it.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine dried pineapple and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes; drain thoroughly and blot dry.
- If pineapple pieces are large, cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat oven to 325°.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until light, 3 minutes; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; reduce mixer to low speed; add milk, rum, and vanilla; add flour mixture, mix just until combined; fold in pineapple and nuts with a spatula.
- Grease and flour an 8 1/2" x 4 1'2" loaf pan; transfer batter to pan; bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes; loosen cake from the sides of the pan with a flexible knife; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.3
PINEAPPLE & MACADAMIA NUT CAKE
This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! -Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine sugar and flour in a large saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks, butter and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/3 cup pineapple mixture for frosting; gently stir nuts into remaining pineapple mixture., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer., For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, reserved pineapple mixture and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, chop and toast additional nuts; sprinkle on top and around bottom of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA NUT LOAF
We threw my brother a surprise Luau for his 40th birthday. In the spirit of the luau, I searched the internet high and low for authentic Hawaiian luau foods to serve. This is a light dessert bread. Everyone loved it !!
Provided by Pvt Amys Mom
Categories Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil, pineapple juice and pineapple.
- Mix well.
- Sift together baking powder and flour.
- Stir flour mixture into pineapple mixture.
- Fold in Macadamia nuts.
- Pour batter into greased pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
- Makes one 9x5 loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.4, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 173.3, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 30.5, Protein 9.1
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKENULLWITH MACADAMIA NUTS
Categories Cake Fruit Ginger Dessert Bake Dried Fruit Cherry Pineapple Macadamia Nut Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides set atop burner on medium-low heat. Stir in sugar, nuts, cherries and ginger. Cook until sugar mixture bubbles, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly. Arrange pineapple pieces, overlapping slightly and in concentric circles, over sugar mixture. Set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 3/4 cup sugar and orange peel in large bowl until fragrant. Beat in 6 tablespoons butter until light. Beat in yolks 1 at a time. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until firm peaks form. Fold into batter. Spoon into pan atop pineapple.
- Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack; cool 5 minutes. Invert onto platter. Serve with whipped cream.
PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA NUT BREAD
Bally High! This sweet and luscious bread will whisk you away to the South Pacific. Pineapple and macadamia nuts are together again!
Provided by Tanja Miller
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with wax paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pineapple juice and pineapple; mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together baking powder and flour. Stir flour mixture into pineapple mixture. Fold in macadamia nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 108.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the cake a more intense flavor. If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
- Toast the macadamia nuts: Toasting the macadamia nuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the cake from becoming tough.
- Bake the cake at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the cake from over-browning or drying out.
Conclusion:
Pineapple macadamia pound cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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