Pineapple Cake with Marzipan

Kimberly Killebrew

Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination!

5 from 13 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine All

Servings servings

Calories 429 kcal

3/4 cups unsalted butter
7 ounces homemade marzipan (click link for recipe. It's SO easy to make and SO much cheaper than store-bought!)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pineapple extract (optional)
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 ounce canned diced pineapple , drained and chopped a little smaller
For the Chocolate Glaze:
7 ounces dark chocolate , chopped
2 teaspoons coconut oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth.  And the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Optional: If you'd like to heighten the pineapple flavor you can also add a teaspoon of pineapple extract at this point. Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add it to the batter and beat until just combined. Stir in the pineapple. Spread the cake batter in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Smooth the top.
Bake the cake on the middle rack for65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Microwave the chocolate until it is melted, then stir in the coconut oil. Spread the chocolate evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake in a cool place until the chocolate glaze is hardened.
Slice the cake and serve.

Keyword Pineapple Cake

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