Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a decadent, bakery-style dessert that blends buttery pound cake, tangy cream cheese, and sweet crushed pineapple for an irresistibly moist and flavorful treat. Dense yet tender, this classic Southern-style pound cake is perfect for holidays, potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a tropical dessert with a rich, homemade taste.
Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Pound Cake:
Ultra moist and tender thanks to cream cheese and sour cream
Rich buttery flavor with a classic pound cake texture
Tropical pineapple twist that feels fresh and indulgent
Perfect for holidays, brunch, birthdays, and potlucks
Stores well and tastes even better the next day
Ingredients:
For the Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake
3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups light brown sugar
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
3 cups cake flour (such as Swans Down)
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
For the Pineapple Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
Pineapple juice, as needed for consistency
Instructions:
Cream the butter, sugars, and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Mix in buttermilk, sour cream, and pineapple. Gently fold in dry ingredients, then bake until golden and set. Finish with a sweet pineapple glaze for the perfect tropical touch.
Benefits & Highlights:
Pineapple adds natural sweetness and a fruity aroma
Cream cheese improves texture and keeps the cake moist
Cake flour ensures a soft, tender crumb
Ideal make-ahead dessert for entertaining
Can be served plain, glazed, or with whipped cream
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Ultra-moist Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake made with real pineapple, cream cheese, and butter. A rich, tender tropical dessert for any occasion.
