Pineapple Macadamia Pound Cake Recipe

Escape to paradise with every bite of this decadent Pineapple Macadamia Pound Cake! Bursting with the sweet taste of Hawaiian pineapple and crunchy macadamia nuts, this moist and rich pound cake is the perfect treat. Imagine the blissful combination of buttery cake, juicy pineapple, and the delightful crunch of macadamia nuts, all topped with a scoop of creamy coconut ice cream (optional). This recipe is a true taste of Aloha – perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight indulgence.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 328 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Macadamia Pound Cake

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How to Make Pineapple Macadamia Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, macadamia nuts, and pineapple juice.
  7. Gently fold the pineapple mixture into the batter.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and serve with a scoop of coconut ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

44g

Carbs

11g

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