Pineapple Nut Spice Cake
A moist, flavorful spice cake infused with pineapple, nuts, and warm spices, perfect for gatherings and tea time, offering a fruity and nutty treat with aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour ⓘ
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Crisco oil ⓘ
- 4 egg yolks ⓘ
- 1 small (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple and juice ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp hot water ⓘ
- 2 tsp cinnamon ⓘ
- 1 tsp butter extract ⓘ
- 1 tsp coconut extract ⓘ
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts ⓘ
- 4 egg whites ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except nuts and egg whites in a mixing bowl.
- Beat well until smooth, then fold in chopped nuts.
- Gently fold in beaten egg whites until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
- Place the pan in a cold oven, then set the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
Tips & Substitutions
For a lighter texture, be sure to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form before folding them into the batter. You can replace the chopped nuts with chocolate chips or dried fruit for a different flavor profile. If you don’t have self-rising flour, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
Serving Suggestions
This Pineapple Nut Spice Cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve it with a side of fresh fruit for a refreshing contrast. It also makes a delightful dessert alongside a cup of coffee or tea, perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner.
Storage & Reheating
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a week. To reheat, slice the cake and warm individual pieces in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Pineapple Nut Spice Cake contains roughly 557 calories, with 9g protein, 29g carbohydrates, and 38g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (21% of the Daily Value) and vitamin C (21% of the Daily Value), and a good source of protein and iron. It also contributes 6g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when the cake is done baking?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If it comes out with wet batter, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes and check again.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).