Pineapple Orange Cake/Cupcakes
Pineapple orange cake/cupcakes are a popular dessert choice for tropical-themed parties and events.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1/4 cup Orange juice
- 1/2 cup Crushed pineapple
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan or line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the pineapple juice and orange zest. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan or cupcake liners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes for cupcakes or 35-40 minutes for a cake, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake/cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and powdered sugar to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake/cupcakes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.