Description
A moist and flavorful Pineapple Condensed Milk Cake featuring the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple and rich condensed milk, perfectly balanced with a tender crumb. This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for any occasion and can be served plain or topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Beat Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously until they become light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the beaten eggs, add the melted unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple with its juice, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in portions, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour Batter Into Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking. If desired, scatter pineapple chunks over the top for added texture and decoration.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is done.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake plain or add a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For an enhanced tropical flavor, incorporate ¼ cup shredded coconut into the batter before baking.
- This cake remains moist for several days and can be stored refrigerated or frozen for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
