Taiwanese Pineapple Cake Recipe Is light and moist cake recipe made with pineapple. The pineapple enhances the flavor of sugar, butter, and eggs.
This pineapple cake is a traditional dessert in Taiwan, and it makes a delicious holiday gift.
How To Make Taiwanese Pineapple Cake Recipe?
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 8 tbsp sugar (1 cup)
- 4 tbsp butter, room temp.
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
Step 1. Combine the pineapple chunks, sugar, salt, and cake flour in a large bowl. Mixture until the pineapple chunks are well-coated with flour
Step 2. Set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour for the pineapple to absorb all the liquid
Step 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and water. Once combined, add in the vanilla and set aside
Step 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) approximately 15 minutes before baking
Step 5. Combine butter and sugar. Mix until the mixture is light in color
Step 6. Sift together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder
Step 7. Combine the pineapple chunks with the dry ingredients. Then add the wet ingredients (egg whites, butter/sugar mixture, and vanilla) and mix until they are well combined
Step 8. Add the pineapple chunks to the batter and up to them gently. The batter should be fluffy but not liquidy
Step 9. Grease and flour a cake pan. This can be done by pouring some melted butter on the pan and wiping it around
Step 10. Pour the batter into the greased pan. Then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
Step 11. When finished baking, let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes
Step 12. Remove from pan onto a wire rack to cool completely
Step 13. Drizzle pineapple juice on cake aftercooled
Step 14. Sprinkle on top of a little salt and serve.
Nutrition Fact
Servings: 16 slices
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 418.4 |
| Fat | 17.3g |
| Cholesterol | 79mg |
| Sodium | 538.9mg |
| Carbohydrates | 58.2g |
| Protein | 6.8g |
Notes:
This recipe makes an unusual flavor which is the sweetness of the pineapple. You can adjust the amount of sugar used by ensuring it is not too sweet. Also, adjust the amount of pineapple juice used by providing that it is always enough to mix with all the dry ingredients.
Lastly, make sure you use room-temperature eggs and butter at room temperature to ensure a smoother consistency when baking.
Can You Freeze Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes?
Yes, you can freeze this cake. However, it is best to avoid freezing it at room temperature because condensation will form, and you will lose the cake’s texture. Instead, you can wrap it well in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. As normal, defrost before eating. This cake is delicious with whipped cream or ice cream!
Can You Make Pineapple Cakes Gluten-Free?
Yes! Certain flours are gluten-free, like rice flour and cornflour. By using just a couple of these, the cake is gluten-free. However, the pineapple juice must be secured from having gluten in it.
You can use pineapple juice sold in boxes or canned without starch for this purpose. To make a cake with less sugar, you can also use unsweetened juice and replace the sugar with an equal amount of agave nectar or honey.
How Long Can Taiwanese Pineapple Cake Last?
This Taiwanese pineapple cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, covered. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Additional Notes
This recipe is very similar to the one I shared in my article 5 Best Recipe with Pineapple; happy Easter!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Best wishes to everyone. To make a pineapple cake, we need to start with its ingredients. The first one is the pineapple. I chose the canned pineapple rather than a fresh one because it is easy to get and convenient.
It has been drained so that it will not be too juicy while melding the rest of the ingredients. The second ingredient is sugar, which will help soften the cake and make it sweeter and smoother.