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Pineapple Cake with Marzipan

Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. 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.  
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.