Description
A light and airy cake that combines the deliciousness of mousse and juicy pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple puree
- 2 tsp gelatin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- In another bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in pineapple puree. Dissolve gelatin in warm water and add.
- Once cake is cooled, cut it in half horizontally. Spread mousse between layers and on top of the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend and sugar with coconut sugar. Top with fresh fruit or whipped cream for serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, tropical dessert, mousse cake, birthday cake, easy dessert