Pineapple Cake with Marzipan
User Reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Pineapple Cake with Marzipan
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Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 7 ounces homemade marzipan (click link for recipe. It's SO easy to make and SO much cheaper than store-bought!)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pineapple extract (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 20 ounce canned diced pineapple , drained and chopped a little smaller
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 7 ounces dark chocolate , chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth. And the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined.Optional: If you'd like to heighten the pineapple flavor you can also add a teaspoon of pineapple extract at this point. Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add it to the batter and beat until just combined. Stir in the pineapple. Spread the cake batter in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Smooth the top.Bake the cake on the middle rack for65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Microwave the chocolate until it is melted, then stir in the coconut oil. Spread the chocolate evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake in a cool place until the chocolate glaze is hardened. Slice the cake and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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