Description
A tropical delight with moist pineapple-infused cake layers, rich pineapple filling, and a luscious mascarpone whipped cream frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups canned crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Pineapple Filling:
• 3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup full-fat milk
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 1 drop yellow gel food color (optional)
For the Pineapple Whipped Cream Frosting:
• 1 cup mascarpone, cold
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, cold
• 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple (excess juice removed)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) with the fan on. Grease and line two 8-inch cake tins with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple (with juice), vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5️⃣ Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake tins. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Let the cakes cool in the tins for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Pineapple Filling:
7️⃣ Combine crushed pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, milk, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until thickened.
8️⃣ Remove from heat, add cold butter, and stir until melted. Add food color if desired. Set aside to cool.
For the Pineapple Whipped Cream Frosting:
9️⃣ Whisk together mascarpone, icing sugar, and vanilla extract. Add whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
Assembly:
🔟 Trim the cake layers if needed, and place the first layer on a cake stand. Spread frosting on top and pipe a border to hold in half of the pineapple filling.
1️⃣1️⃣ Place the second cake layer on top and cover with frosting. Pipe a border and fill with the remaining pineapple filling.
Enjoy your delicious tropical pineapple cake!