Pineapple Juice Cake

Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup pineapple juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp pineapple juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a small bundt pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. Add pineapple juice and vanilla: Mix in pineapple juice and vanilla extract until combined.

6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

7. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

9. Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.