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Pineapple Orange Heaven Cake Recipe | Tropical Delight

Pineapple Orange Heaven Cake Recipe | Tropical Delight

Description

Hello, baking enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a delightful recipe that promises to brighten your day with its tropical flavors and creamy texture. Get ready to indulge in the exquisite Pineapple Orange Heaven Cake! This cake is perfect for any celebration or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting

Optional Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, you can use vegan butter and a plant-based milk alternative instead of buttermilk. This might slightly alter the texture but will still be delicious.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans to ensure your cake layers come out perfectly.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes of mixing.
  4. Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures that the eggs are fully incorporated and the mixture remains smooth.
  5. Incorporate the Pineapple and Orange Zest: Mix in the drained crushed pineapple and orange zest. These ingredients give the cake its unique tropical flavor.
  6. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
  7. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost the Cake: Once cooled, frost each layer with cream cheese frosting and stack them. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Equipment

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature before you start. This helps them blend more easily and results in a smoother batter.
  • Proper Cooling: Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/pineapple-orange-heaven-cake-recipe-tropical-delight/