Ingredients: |
Ingredients: For Pineapple filling:
1-21-oz can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup or its own juice
1/3 C granulate3d sugar (if in its own juice, increase to 1/3 C)
2 Tbs cornstarch plus 6 tbs water to dissolve
For the Cake:
3 C all-purpose flour
1 tbs baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 C unsalted butter, room temperature
2 C granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 C whole milk
For the frosting:
1-8-oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 C unsalted butter, room temperature
4 C confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Directions: |
Directions:Filling:
in a blender or food processor, blend the pineapple until it is the consistency of applesauce, about 30 seconds. Transfer pineapple to a small saucepan. Add the sugar and heat on low until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 5-6 tbs of water. Stir into the pineapple and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently Set aside to cool.
Cake:
preheat the oven to 350º. Grease and flour, (or spray with baking spray), 3, 8-in cake pans.
In a large bowl, wisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. With the mixer running, pour in the sugar in a steady stream. Continue until incorporated, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy and pale, 2-3 more minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time beating after each until incorporated. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the vanilla and almond extracts.
Reduce the mixer speed and add flour alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just incorporated.
Evenly divide the batter into the prepared pans. Bake 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes.
Invert the first layer onto a cake plate. Cover with half of the pineapple, then top with another layer and cover with the remaining pineapple. Place the third layer on top with no topping. (you can place it bottom-side up for a flatter top)
For the Frosting:
mix all ingredients together slowly until they come together. Increase the speed of the mixer and mix until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Frost top and sides of cake with a spatula. Allow frosting to set uncovered. Serve. |
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