Pineapple & Spice Layer Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A moist, spiced layer cake with tropical pineapple chunks and a light, airy meringue frosting.
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Pineapple & Spice Layer Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 1417.8

Description

This Pineapple & Spice Layer Cake balances warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice with the bright acidity of fresh pineapple. The tender, moist batter is studded with plump raisins and topped with a classic Swiss-style meringue frosting infused with pineapple syrup. It is a nostalgic treat perfect for Sunday brunches or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour the bottoms only of two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Drain the crushed pineapple very well. Reserve the syrup. Set aside 1/2 cup of the drained pineapple for the frosting.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice.
  4. Add the vegetable shortening, milk, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pineapple syrup to the dry ingredients.
  5. Blend the mixture on the lowest speed of an electric mixer for 1-1/2 minutes (or about 225 strokes with a wooden spoon).
  6. Add the eggs and vanilla extract; continue beating on low speed for 1-1/2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the remaining pineapple chunks and raisins.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when touched lightly in the center.
  10. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting: In the top of a double boiler, combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 3 tablespoons pineapple syrup, 2 egg whites, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  12. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating constantly with a mixer, until the mixture is hot and stands in soft peaks. Do not underbeat.
  13. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue beating until the frosting holds deep, stiff swirls.
  14. Gently fold in the reserved 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks.
  15. Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1417.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.6g63%
Saturated Fat 13.3g67%
Cholesterol 280.4mg94%
Sodium 5514.6mg230%
Total Carbohydrate 239.6g80%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
Sugars 118.5g
Protein 27.4g55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pineapple, spice cake, layer cake, meringue frosting, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, raisins, dessert, baking, tropical, sweet, moist, homemade, vanilla, egg whites, corn syrup, shortening, flour, sugar
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