Description
Pineapple Sour Cream Pound Cake is a rich, buttery Southern classic that combines the dense, velvety texture of traditional pound cake with the bright sweetness of juicy pineapple. Every slice is incredibly moist thanks to the addition of sour cream, while crushed pineapple adds tropical flavor and natural sweetness that makes this cake absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
For the Pineapple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Chopped pecans
- Pineapple chunks
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Set aside.
Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Continue beating for about 5 minutes to incorporate air into the batter.
Step 4:
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5:
Gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream.
Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Mix only until combined.
Avoid overmixing.
Step 6:
Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and pineapple juice.
Mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 7:
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Step 8:
Bake for 75–85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil during the final 20 minutes of baking.
Step 9:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Carefully invert onto a wire rack.
Let cool completely before glazing.
Step 10:
Prepare the pineapple glaze.
Whisk together:
- Powdered sugar
- Pineapple juice
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and pourable.
Step 11:
Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled cake.
Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Decorate with toasted coconut or pecans if desired.
Notes
Be sure to drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly. Excess liquid can make the batter too wet and affect the final texture. Sour cream should be full-fat for maximum moisture and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 575
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Protein: 6g