Pineapple-Cheese Delight

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Light and airy pineapple chiffon cake with a tangy cheddar cheese layer and lemon meringue frosting
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Pineapple-Cheese Delight

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 1434.0

Description

This unique dessert combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice with the savory richness of mild cheddar cheese in a fluffy chiffon cake. Topped with a zesty lemon meringue frosting and garnished with cherries and walnuts, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The cake is baked in a tube pan to ensure proper rise and texture, making it a showstopper for any gathering.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grated Frosting1 1/2 c Sugar 3/4 c Egg Whites 1 ts Lemon Extract 1 1/2 ts Lemon Juice 1 dr Yellow Food Coloring GarnishRed Cherries Walnuts -- finely chopped
  2. Beat egg yolks and sugar till light and lemon-colored.
  3. Add the pineapple juice, oil, flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Beat at medium speed till batter is smooth.
  5. Do not over beat.
  6. Fold in lemon rind.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Beat whites and sugar till soft peaks form.
  9. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites.
  10. Fold the cheese into the batter.
  11. Pour into a 10" x 4" tube pan.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F (177C) for about 55 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  13. Invert pan and let cool.
  14. In a clean saucepan (not greasy nor wet), mix sugar and egg whites.
  15. Cook slowly over low flame.
  16. Stir with clean wooden spoon so mixture will not stick to your cooking pan.
  17. When sugar has melted, transfer to mixing bowl.
  18. Beat at high speed.
  19. Add lemon flavor, lemon juice and yellow color.
  20. Frosting should stand and have soft peaks but not dry.
  21. Frost sides and top of cake.
  22. Granish with red cherries and finely chopped walnuts

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1434.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.1g79%
Saturated Fat 16.6g83%
Cholesterol 58.2mg20%
Sodium 5940.1mg248%
Total Carbohydrate 208.4g70%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 95.5g
Protein 35.7g72%

* 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: apples, baking, cake, cheddar, cheese, corn, cornstarch, cream, delight, dessert, finely, flour, grated, international, juice, lemon, mild, oil, pineapple, pineapplecheese
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