Why You’ll Fall In Love with This Cake
If you crave a dessert that marries rich, buttery pound cake texture with bright, tropical sweetness — this pineapple cream cheese pound cake is it. The tangy richness from the the cream cheese and the juicy bursts of pineapple give this cake a unique flavor profile: lightly sweet, moist, and full of personality. Plus the optional pineapple‑cream‑cheese glaze adds a final touch of decadence that transforms an ordinary slice into something special.
Whether it’s a summer brunch, a family gathering, or a cozy dessert after dinner — this cake brings warmth, sweetness, and a taste of sunshine.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: ~ 20–25 minutes
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Bake Time: ~ 70–85 minutes (depending on pan and oven) Baking A Moment+1
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Cooling & Glazing Time: ~ 20–30 minutes
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Servings: ~ 12–16 generous slices
Ingredients
Cake Batter
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8 oz (about 225 g) cream cheese, softened Everyday Family Cooking+1
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½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened Baking A Moment+1
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1 ¾ – 2 cups granulated sugar (depending on your sweetness preference) Immaculate Bites+1
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5 large eggs, room temperature melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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1 to 1 ½ cups drained crushed pineapple (reserve juice for glaze) Immaculate Bites+1
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2 ½ – 3 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour for a slightly lighter crumb) melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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1 teaspoon baking powder melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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½ teaspoon baking soda melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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½ teaspoon salt Immaculate Bites+1
Optional Glaze (Sweet & Fruity Finish)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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1 ½ – 2 cups powdered (confectioners’) sugar Everyday Family Cooking+1
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2–4 tbsp reserved pineapple juice (adjust to achieve desired glaze consistency) Everyday Family Cooking+1
Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat your oven to 325 °F (165 °C). melissassouthernstylekitchen.com+1
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Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan (or a loaf/tube pan if preferred) — Ensure thorough greasing to help the cake release cleanly. Baking A Moment+1
