Pineapple Pecan Cream Cheese Pound Cake


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  2. Cream butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition, until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed pineapple (make sure it’s well-drained) and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

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