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Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
Caroline

Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

This Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and bursting with fruity flavor. Finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze, it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want a beautiful dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 0.5 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree
  • red or pink food coloring (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt or tube pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • hand or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and fruit purees to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Add food coloring if desired.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla until glaze is smooth and pourable.
  8. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For cleaner glaze application, use a spoon or piping bag.
  • Adjust fruit puree ratios to intensify strawberry or pineapple flavor.
  • Cake can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld.