Pineapple Glazed Loaf Cake 🍍

One bite of this, and you’ll be hooked for life!

🧈 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (200g) crushed pineapple, drained

🍍 Pineapple Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tsp pineapple juice
• ½ tsp lime or lemon zest (optional for a tropical twist)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan (9×5-inch) with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
8. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and top with extra pineapple pieces if desired.