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Pineapple Coffee Cake
Pineapple Coffee Cake is a tender, lightly sweetened cake known for its soft crumb and subtle tropical flavor. Combining pantry staples like flour, sugar, and shortening with the richness of crushed pineapple, honey, and butter, this cake offers a moist and flavorful bite in every slice. Typically enjoyed with coffee or tea, it makes an excellent brunch centerpiece or casual dessert. The unique blend of honey and pineapple provides a vintage charm reminiscent of mid-century American baking trends, where fruit-forward cakes were popular for their natural sweetness and extended shelf life.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp shortening
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (well drained)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Step 2: Cut in Shortening

  • Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk together.
  • Add to the dry mixture and stir until combined.

Step 4: Prepare Baking Pan

  • Spread batter into a shallow greased 9x9-inch baking pan.

Step 5: Prepare Pineapple Topping

  • Soften butter and mix with honey and well-drained crushed pineapple.

Step 6: Add Topping and Bake

  • Spread the pineapple mixture over the batter.
  • Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 30 minutes.

Tips

  • Substitute sour cream for milk for a tangier, richer texture.
  • Add ½ tsp cinnamon to the pineapple mixture for a spiced twist.
  • Use melted coconut oil instead of shortening for a tropical note.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts over the pineapple topping before baking.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword coffee cake, crumb cake, home baking, old fashioned, pineapple dessert, retro recipe, vintage baking
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