👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Baking Guide

To make this tropical dream cake, here’s how to go from ingredients to slice-worthy success:

1. Cream the Butter, Sugar & Cream Cheese

Start with your unsalted butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese. Cream them together until light and fluffy — this can take 3–5 minutes with a hand or stand mixer. Add in the regular sugar and continue to beat until everything is well blended.

2. Add Eggs & Vanilla

Crack in the 5 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with rich aroma.

3. Mix in Buttermilk, Sour Cream & Pineapple

Now blend in the buttermilk, sour cream, and crushed pineapple. Make sure your pineapple is well-drained — too much moisture can throw off the balance of this dense cake.

4. Sift Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together the Swans Down cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Don’t overmix!

5. Bake to Golden Perfection

Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured bundt or tube pan. Smooth the top and place it in a preheated 325°F oven. Bake for about 1 hour, but start checking at the 55-minute mark. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

📌 Pro Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent sticking and cracking.