TIPS FOR PINEAPPLE BUNDT CAKE
- Check for doneness with the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick in the center of the pineapple cream cheese pound cake and pull it back out. It should come out clean!
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing it. This helps it set and prevents it from falling apart when removed from the pan.
- Then, let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze. A warm cake can cause the glaze to become too runny.
- Give the glaze a few minutes to set before cutting the cake. This ensures it doesn’t slide off the cake when sliced.
- To make the glaze visually appealing, drizzle it over the cake in a back-and-forth motion, allowing it to flow naturally down the sides.
VARIATIONS TO PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
- Try a Hawaiian-inspired variation by swapping some or all of the canned pineapple with diced mango, plus some shredded coconut.
- Create a zesty variation with orange zest and juice, replacing the pineapple juice with a vibrant orange pound cake bursting with citrus flavor.
- Swap out the crushed pineapple with your favorite fruit. This pineapple bundt cake recipe works well with a range of delicious options, so feel free to get creative!
- Use your own cake mix. I like using boxed cake mix for convenience, but feel free to make a homemade version!
HOW CAN I MAKE THIS PINEAPPLE POUND CAKE MORE MOIST?
Add some sour cream into the batter for an ultra-moist and tender pineapple cake. The sour cream also adds a delightful tanginess that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple.
Simply replace a portion of the cream cheese with the sour cream.
WHY ISN’T MY PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE FLUFFY?
A likely cause of this is there isn’t enough air in the butter and sugar mixture. This can be because you didn’t cream the butter for long enough or because you added the sugar, eggs, or flour too quickly.
To fix this, make sure you give that butter a good mixing until it’s nice and fluffy. Then, when you add the sugar, do so gradually.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH PINEAPPLE POUND CAKE
If you want to step up the flavors in this cream cheese pineapple pound cake, add a layer of either Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting or Cream Cheese Frosting.
You could even add a new flavor with this Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting or by topping each slice with a dollop of this Marshmallow Fruit Dip.
