Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pineapple Crunch Cake With Lemon Glaze

Hope everything is going great with you. Summer is really a busy time for all of us, isn’t it? It surely is for me! I was super busy juggling too many things, and decided to forget about blogging for a few days.

Pineapple Crunch Cake


While I was away from blogging and talking to you guys a few good things happened on the personal side. I finally got hold of some long due documents including my driver's license, and did our first camping of the season. Some of you might already know that I also won the giveaway Vijitha was hosting. Beginning last Sunday, I have been on a roll with only great things happening to me, and the upbeat mood continues.

Pineapple Crunch Cake


Meanwhile lil M turned 3, but that doesn't stop him from being more naughty and silly. During a play his sister poked into his eyes accidentally, and he exclaimed rubbing his eyes "Oh, I got to buy some new eyes !" I wish things were as simple as he thinks :-)

Pineapple Crunch Cake


Coming to the topic of the day, the Pineapple crunch cake, the story goes like this: During our last trip to the local grocery store, we tasted a Pineapple crunch cake and we loved it! You will know if you are a blogger that once we taste something interesting we feel this urge to replicate it in our own kitchen. I am no different! I decided that I should make this myself, and started searching for recipes. I could't find anything that satisfied me, so I ended up twisting a recipe to add more flavor. Result : A better tasting cake with less sugar than we tasted from the shop. This is a huge hit with my folks, and we will be making it again soon!



Pineapple Crunch Cake



Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour- 2 cups
Baking Soda- 2 tsp
Chopped Walnuts(Optional)- 1 cup
Eggs- 2 large
Granulated Sugar- 1 1/2 cup
Light Brown Sugar- 1/4 cup, packed
Pure Vanilla Extract- 2 tsp
Lemon Juice- 1 Tbsp
Lemon Zest- a pinch/more
Pineapple Crushed with juice- 1 big can(20oz)

For the Lemon Glaze:

Confectioner's sugar- 1/2 cup
Lemon juice- 2 Tbsp/ little more


Method:

1.Preheat the oven at 350 degree F.Grease a 9 by 13 inch pan.
2.Whisk together the flour, baking soda and nuts.
3.In a mixing bowl beat together the eggs and sugars.
4.Add the vanilla and lemon juice and zest. Mix well.
5.Open the crushed pineapple can and pour in everything including the juice and mix again.
6.Mix in the flour mixture until everything is mixed.
7.Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35- 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.(It took me 37 minutes)
8.Cool on a wire rack.
9.Prepare the glaze by mixing everything together and pour over the cool cake.
10.Let the glaze set. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes:

1. You don't have to make the glaze if you want the cake to be less sweet.
2.You could also dust the cake with some powdered sugar if you are not making a glaze.
3.This is just perfectly sweet for us.If you want your cake to be really sweet, use more sugar.
4.As you can see from the ingredient list, this is a butter-less cake. But it is not dry, though a little dense


Recipe Adapted from : here

49 comments:

  1. beautiful pineapple cake looks fabulous

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  2. yum, like the sound of crunch cake, never heard it before. Looks super delicious :)

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  3. Congrats Nams on your win ....and this looks so gud ....great flavours

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  4. This sounds like an amazing cake...hope to try it soon and lovely clicks as usial.

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  5. this sounds real good..and is it really butterless?
    when u say pour everything u mean chop the pineapples as well right?and ALL the liquid?

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  6. So nice to hear about all the good things coming your way! This cake looks amazing, so moist and it must taste good!

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  7. Hummm this cake looks yumm..very flavorfull!!

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  8. @S: Yes, it is butter-less. You don't have to chop pineapple if you use a crushed pineapple can. ANd yes you add all the liquid in the can as well. That makes the cake moist and get more flavor.Hope this helps

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  9. Delicious version of yummy cake...luks too gud.

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  10. wow.. a cake without oil or butter...this is a must try for me...thanks for the lovely recipe and the the clicks are amazing as usual.
    Can I add some chopped fresf pineapple with juice, instead of using the canned ones???

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  11. Thanks everyone :-)

    @Suhaina,

    Yes, it is butter-less ! You may have to cook the pineapple, if you are using the fresh ones I guess.I've never tried though. As you know Pineapple is a fruit that takes a long time to get cooked :-)

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  12. wonderful attempt. greay clicks and very nicely done

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  13. aaah yumm! waht a lovely combination

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  14. Both are my favorite flavor. Cke looks fab.
    http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2011/08/sandwich-mela-round-up-1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Cooking4AllSeasons+%28Cooking+4+all+Seasons%29

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  15. Luv the texture of the crunch cake....Looks yumm

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  16. congrats.....
    it is yummu fat free cake

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  17. i am drooling here....wow wow n wow

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  18. Such a delicious, flavorful and colorful cake...

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  19. Wow, this recipe screams summer..cake looks so refreshing, moist and incredibly delicious..I would love to have a slice!!

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  20. Superb cake with the tropical flavor.. lovin it...

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  21. DELICIOUS CAKE, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, PREPARATION OF LUXURY, CONGRATULATIONS.

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  22. Looks gorgeous Namitha.Must have disappeared in no time alleh?

    I have posted the prize today. Wanted to keep you posted.

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  23. Thats Yummy..

    Regards,
    Sonali (http://indianrecipedelights.blogspot.com/)

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  24. Pineapple cake! What a lovely recipe. And lemon glaze is all time favorite of mine. I love everything with lemon glaze. It's off subject but I really love your flower-like plate! Gosh your photos are stunning!!

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  25. congrats on all the great ting shappening phase and hope it continues for sometime :) Love the texture of the cake..and awesome pics as always.

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  26. Yes blogging gets difficult in the summer, glad to hear about your lucky streak. I hope it continues for you. Your son sounds so cute, happy birthday to the little cutie pie:)

    Your cake sounds wonderful, would love to try.

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  27. Congrats Namitha on winning the give away! How cute of your son. Kids are so innocent.
    Lovely cake. Nice texture and loved the glaze.

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  28. Super Cute and Soft Cake, I was LOL for your kid's comment on buying eyes...

    -Mythreyi
    Yum! Yum! Yum!

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  29. That's an elegant and tempting cake.

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  30. Namitha- I would love to know what camera, lenses, filters etc. that you use for your food shots. Your visual eye is quite discerning capturing small details and light and textures and contrasts. Have you considered a career in a lucrative magazine or commercial photography? (And I don't mean portraiture etc.). thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
    Peace and Blessings!
    Rita

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  31. Pineapple cake! What a lovely recipe. And lemon glaze is all time favorite of mine...have to try this out soon..

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  32. Very true,summer is a busy time for me too....i havent updated my blog for ages.
    Milan turned 3 .yay ! even mine will turn 3 in 3 weeks time.
    This looks gorgeous.

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  33. complete drools over this - esp like the piece on the fork !!!

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  34. Hi!, love that cake!! can I have some please!! Defintely going to bake this some day soon!!. By the way, still smiling about your little one's remark to buy eyes :)

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  35. Beautifully made cake. Hope you are enjoying your time out. Hope to see you back with some awesome clicks and recipes.

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  36. Looks yummy.......Thanks for sharing.

    Visit me at smart-snacks.blogspot.com

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  37. wow..dat looks gorgeous...:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com/

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