Pineapple Walnut Loaf Cake
An easy-to-make, super moist pineapple loaf cake loaded with crunchy walnuts. This irresistible recipe is a must-have addition to your loaf cake collection!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (drain and save juice)
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
Drizzle:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pineapple juice to desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Using butter or baking spray generously coat the loaf pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sugar into pan and rotate the pan covering the bottom and sides of the pan. Gently tap any excess sugar from the pan. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, combine the vanilla extract, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, sugar, eggs and buttermilk..
- Combine the flour mixture with wet mixture and using hand mixer mix all ingredients well. Do Not Over-mix. If using walnuts, fold walnuts into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan then place it in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick or a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. During this time, I will run an offset spatula along the sides of the pan to release the cake. Once 10 minutes are up, invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Serve and enjoy! Your cake can be served just like it is or you may want to consider the following 2 variations. Each one brings just a little more goodness to an already delicious cake. You can use both or one or the other. My favorite is using the simple syrup!
- #1. Simple Syrup: 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice. Mix together and place in the microwave to melt the sugar granules, about 30 sec. to 1 minute. Take a long toothpick and poke holes along the top of the cake. Brush simple syrup on the top of the loaf cake while it is still hot. This simple syrup will be absorbed by the cake, adding additional flavor and keeping the cake moist and fresher longer. Make sure to allow the syrup to soak into the cake for a while before serving.
- #2. Glaze: In a small mixing bowl, measure 1/2 cup powdered sugar, then gradually add enough pineapple juice to create a slightly thick, pourable consistency glaze. The cake should be cooled before drizzling glaze over the cake. The glaze should stay on the cake and drizzle slowly down the sides. A glaze is not meant to be absorbed by the cake.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g