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
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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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Jenny Unternahrer says
Real vanilla is great!
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday linky party!
Jenny
http://www.inthekitchenwithjenny.com
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Looks amazing! I'm scheduling this to be a part of my features this week. You are one of the very few recipe posts that took the time to link back to my blog party...I very much appreciate that! Thank you, and have a great week. 🙂
Shari Eckstrom says
Sounds wonderful! I love the use of fresh pineapple too! Would be honored if you could come by the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop on this coming Tuesday at 5pm est to link up this great recipe! Blessings...Shari
http://puregracefarms.com/2014/06/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop/
The Cookie Puzzle says
I love Nielsen Massey products, I have never used the powder, but use their Vanilla Bean Paste all the time. Thank you for sharing, pinning this now to bake soon.
David says
Catherine... Both of us love pineapple in cakes and the vanilla adds another dimension. Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Elisa Ciarlantini says
Beautiful and delicious cake!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Oh gosh! This cake looks beautiful!
Elzbieta Hester says
I agree..about the power of a piece of cake. And this one looks amazingly good! That vanilla makes everything better...
ela h.
Gray Apron
Dottie says
Dear Catherine, A great post on a great recipe...love it, especially with the pineapple in it. Your topping looks heavenly and I really like the idea of Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder Extract. It must really give it a wonderful flavor. Your photo looks delicious...easy recipe and perfect for a get dessert...Thanks for sharing...Catherine, Blessing on a glorious weekend...Dottie 🙂
Medeja says
Beautiful cake.. I definitely would like to try it 🙂