Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Pineapple cream cheese pound cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavor of traditional pound cake with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and the creamy tanginess of cream cheese. Here’s a recipe to make this irresistible treat:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it out evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar if desired.
13. Slice and serve the pineapple cream cheese pound cake, and enjoy the moist, flavorful goodness with your family and friends!

This pineapple cream cheese pound cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together, a potluck, or a special celebration. The combination of creamy cheese, sweet pineapple, and buttery pound cake will surely be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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