Puerto Rican Pineapple Rum Cake

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Enjoy the delicious and mouth-watering Puerto Rican Pineapple Rum Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark rum
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 pineapple , cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dark rum
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup crushed pecans
vanilla ice cream , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
430
Sugar
35g
Fat
22g
The Puerto Rican Pineapple Rum Cake is a dessert that is perfect for tropical-themed parties and family gatherings. The cake is sweet, buttery, and rich in flavor. It is a great way to add a tropical twist to a classic cake recipe. The cake is made with a combination of pineapple, rum, and unsalted butter that gives it a sweet and buttery flavor that is simply irresistible. The pineapple slices on top give the cake a tangy and tropical flavor, while the crushed pecans add a nice crunch and nuttiness. Serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.Start by preheating the oven to 350°F.
2.In a saucepan, combine light brown sugar, dark rum, and unsalted butter. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
3.Pour the mixture into a baking dish and place the sliced pineapples on top.
4.In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat thoroughly.
5.To this mixture, add pure vanilla extract, dark rum, all-purpose flour, and kosher salt.
6.Gently fold in crushed pecans.
7.Pour the cake batter over the pineapples.
8.Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake is golden brown and the toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
9.Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

PROS

The Pineapple Rum Cake is a tropical and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

The combination of pineapple and rum with a sweet and buttery cake is simply mouth-watering.

The crushed pecans give it a nice crunch and nuttiness.

CONS

The cake can be high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.

The cake needs to be baked for quite some time and requires some patience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pineapple is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps to boost the immune system and improve skin health.
The dark rum used in this recipe can aid digestion and help reduce anxiety.
Using unsalted butter and crushed pecans as a source of healthy fats is also good for the heart health.

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