Sometimes a piece of cake makes everything right, and this Vanilla Pineapple Cake does exactly that.
Vanilla Pineapple Cake featuring Neilsen Massey Vanilla
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Pineapple:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple - chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
For the Cake:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. Nielsen Massey Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Topping:
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder Extract
- 1 1/2 tbs. butter
- 2 tbs. flour
- 1 tbs. brown sugar
Instructions
For the Pineapple:
- Place the pineapple in a bowl and add the flour and the cinnamon and toss. Let this set while preparing the cake batter.
For the Cake:
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer combine the sugar, eggs, Nielsen Massey Vanilla and the canola oil.
- At low speed, beat in the flour mixture, alternately with the milk. Beat just until smooth.
- Gently, add the pineapple to the batter and fold over until incorporated.
- Butter a pie dish. Add the batter.
For the Topping:
- Combine the cinnamon, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder Extract, butter, flour and brown sugar. Crumble with your fingers and top the cake with the crumble.
- Bake 40 – 45 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
**I was given these products for review. I was not financially compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own. For more information on Neilsen Massey Products visit their website.
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Angie Schneider says
What a beautiful cake! I am sure it would work great with mango too.
Dar says
What a delightful recipe. I will be making this one.
June says
That looks delicious! Love the vanilla + pineapple flavors, sounds very tropical and summery. 🙂
Kathy says
Beautiful cake, Catherine! It sounds delicious! Have a great weekend!
Mary Frances McNellis says
Oh Catherine, this cake sounds incredible! The vanilla and pineapple are an amazing combo!
Carol Z says
Catherine, I think you've outdone yourself. I'm a pineapple fan and this cake wouldn't be safe in my house. Wishing you a sweet weekend.
Silvia Brisigotti says
Really delicious!! Have a nice we!!
Kisses!
Sandee says
Oh this looks fabulous. Fabulous.
Have a terrific weekend Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Gloria Baker says
I love the topping look amazing!!! xoxo
Pam says
A slice of this cake would definitely make everything right! Pineapple is a favorite of mine and I will check out the vanilla. Have a good weekend, Catherine!