THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
FOR THE CAKE BARS:
2 Cups.Of all-purpose flour.
2 Tsp.Of baking powder.
1/2 Tsp.Of baking soda.
1/2 Tsp.Of salt.
1/2 Cup.Of unsalted butter, softened.
1 Cup.Of granulated sugar.
2 large eggs.
1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
1 Cup.Of crushed pineapple, drained.
FOR THE PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
A tub.Of cream cheese; softened to room temp.
1/2 Cup.Of unsalted butter; softened to room temp.
4 Cups.Of powdered sugar.
1/2 Cup.Of crushed pineapple, drained.
1 Tsp.Of vanilla extract.
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Toasted coconut flakes.
Fresh pineapple slices.
Mint leaves.
PREPARATION:
1st Step
Turn on the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). For easy removal, grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2nd Step
Next, you need to combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium basin. Place aside.
3rd Step
Separately, in a large basin, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until frothy and pale in color. One at a time, beat in each egg, then add the vanilla essence.
4th Step
Add the dry flour mixture gradually while blending the wet components well. The crushed pineapple is then gently incorporated.
5th Step
Spread the batter evenly after pouring it into the prepared baking dish. Afterward, bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Before icing, let the cake bars cool fully.
6th Step
Cream the softened cream cheese and butter in a mixing dish until it is smooth and creamy. One cup at a time, gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The crushed pineapple that has been drained and the vanilla essence should be well mixed in.
7th Step
Over the cooled cake bars, evenly distribute the pineapple cream cheese frosting.
Add some mint leaves, fresh pineapple slices, and toasted coconut flakes as a finishing touch.
8th Step
Cut the bars into the desired-sized squares once they have been iced and decorated. The Pineapple Cake Bars should be arranged on a serving dish. After serving, see how your guests enjoy this delicious tropical treat!
