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Cherry-Pineapple Cake

Makes 1 (6-cup) cake

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅓ cups (167 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) baking soda
  • 2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • cup (73 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (112 grams) neutral oil
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) whole buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (159 grams) drained canned pineapple chunks, chopped and patted dry
  • 1 cup (145 grams) chopped pitted fresh cherries, patted dry
  • Cherry Hibiscus Curd (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: fresh cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1⅓ cups (167 grams) flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla, and whisk until well combined, about 1 minute. Fold in flour mixture until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss together pineapples, cherries, and remaining 2 tablespoons (16 grams) flour until fruit is well coated in flour. Fold fruit mixture into batter until well combined.
  • Spray a 6-cup charlotte cake pan with baking spray with flour. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
  • Spread Cherry Hibiscus Curd in center of cooled cake. Garnish with cherries, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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