Best 3 Lemon Cake With A Pineapple Surprise Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing lemon cake featuring a hidden pineapple surprise. This delectable treat combines the zesty freshness of lemon with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers variations of this classic cake, each with its own unique twist. From a moist and fluffy lemon cake with a pineapple filling to a decadent lemon-pineapple upside-down cake, we have something to satisfy every palate. Embrace the burst of citrus and tropical flavors as you embark on this delectable adventure.

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LEMON CAKE WITH A PINEAPPLE SURPRISE



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This is a made from scratch recipe... Homemade Lemon Cake with Pineapple Filling and Lemon Cream Cheese Icing....nothin but mmm mmm good

Provided by Serena 485247

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup half-and-half
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (un-drained)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs (Beaten)
4 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed well in cup with small amount of water)
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • For Homemade Lemon Cake:. Preheat oven to 350
  • two 9 inch round pans have them greased and floured.
  • Cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups white sugar. Beat in the 2 eggs. Add the flour, milk, and Lemon extract and vanilla, and beat to a soft smooth batter. _.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • For PIneapple Filling:.
  • Beat 3 eggs in saucepan add 1 1/2c sugar and pineapple.
  • In separate cup mix cornstarch with water. bring pineapple to boiling point, add cornstarch mixture very slowly while stirring, turn to low heat stir till thickens take off heat. You want it thick.......
  • For Lemon Cream Cheese Icing:.
  • cream together your cream cheese and butter till very smooth add about 1 cup or more of confectionary sugar... add in a dash of vanilla and about a teaspoon of lemon extract.
  • start adding in your confectionary sugar slowly as blending... blend well as to get no lumps.... Taste it make sure it is sweet.......
  • Let cake cool put cooled pineapple filling on top of bottom layer... then put on top layer cake.... Put cream cheese lemon icing on top layer....enjoy.... very good cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6797.8, Fat 277.9, SaturatedFat 146.4, Cholesterol 1640.5, Sodium 4958, Carbohydrate 1012.2, Fiber 10, Sugar 775.1, Protein 83.1

LEMON LAYER CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE FILLING



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A spectacular cake. More work than the ordinary but a lot can be done the day before. Make it for a special occasion and be prepared for raves.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
5 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 3/4 cups chopped fresh pineapple, cored and trimmed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup icing sugar
2 cups chilled cream
1 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • For cake: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F Butter 3, 8-inch in diameter cake pans. Cut 3 parchment rounds to fit bottoms of pans and butter these too.
  • Mix sour cream and soda in bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter with sugar in a large bowl for 8 minutes, until very light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in juices, zest and sour cream mixture. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 additions.
  • Beat whites in a medium bowl to soft peaks.
  • Fold 1/4 of the whites into the cake batter to lighten and then gently fold in remaining whites.
  • Divide batter among 3 prepared pans. Bake about 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Run small, sharp knife around sides to loosen. Turn out and cool completely.
  • For syrup: Stir icing sugar and juice in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Brush syrup over cakes (can be prepared 1 day ahead).
  • For filling: Mix pineapple and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Add butter, sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 10 minutes. Cool, cover and refrigerate until well chilled (can be prepared 1 day ahead).
  • For Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting (about 4 cups): Mince lemon zest with sugar in processor or mini-blender. Whip cream in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in sugar.
  • To assemble: Place 1 cake layer, syrup side up, on plate.
  • Gently spread 1/2 of pineapple filling on top.
  • Ice with 1/2 cup of frosting.
  • Top with second layer and repeat.
  • Top with third layer.
  • Ice top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
  • Press coconut onto sides of cake (can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.5, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 562.7, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 52, Protein 6.1

LEMON PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Lemon Pineapple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) instant lemon pudding
3/4 cup oil
1 (10 ounce) carbonated lemon-lime beverage
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, lemon-lime soda, and 4 eggs and mix well.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Glaze.
  • Combine sugar, pineapple, and butter in saucepan.
  • Beat remaining 2 eggs in small bowl.
  • Add to pineapple mixture.
  • Cook until thickened, stirring constantly and cool.
  • Pour glaze over cake and sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.7, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 171.3, Sodium 751.5, Carbohydrate 111.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 77.7, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy cake, cream the butter and sugar together until light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix the batter until just combined, overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the pineapple filling.
  • To make the pineapple filling, simply combine crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the filling has thickened.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  • Poke holes in the top of the cake with a fork.
  • Pour the pineapple filling over the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This lemon cake with a pineapple surprise is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is filled with a sweet and tangy pineapple filling, and the lemon glaze adds a bright and citrusy flavor. Follow these tips to make sure your cake turns out perfectly:
  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before pouring the pineapple filling over it.
  • Serve the cake chilled or at room temperature.
This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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