Almond Cake with Roasted Pineapple and Vanilla Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Almond Cake with Roasted Pineapple and Vanilla Cream
45 min.
8
486kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Almond Cake with Roasted Pineapple and Vanilla Cream, a dessert that's perfect for any occasion! This vegetarian treat combines the nutty richness of almond cake with the tropical sweetness of roasted pineapple, making it a stunning centerpiece for your table. Imagine a moist, tender almond loaf paired with succulent, caramelized pineapple, all drizzled with a luscious vanilla cream—each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also manages to pack a punch in the flavor department, ensuring that your guests will be talking about this dessert long after it's gone. Ready in just 45 minutes, it accommodates 8 servings, making it ideal for gatherings with family and friends. And with only 486 calories per serving, you can savor each mouthful without any guilt!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find joy in creating this exquisite dessert. From the moment the aroma of roasted pineapple fills your kitchen to the final presentation on your dessert plates, this dish promises a delightful experience that will elevate your dessert game. So, roll up your sleeves and treat yourself and your loved ones to this unforgettable almond cake—it's time to make memories over a slice of sweetness!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup blanched slivered almonds 
  • ounce crème fraîche sour
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 4.5 pound pineapple cored peeled quartered
  • 0.3 cup pineapple juice ()
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 1.3 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • microwave
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan. Finely grind almonds with flour, baking soda, and salt in processor. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, just to blend. Stir in sour cream, lemon peel, and almond extract. Stir in flour mixture just until blended.
  2. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.
  3. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 38 minutes. Cool on rack 15 minutes; turn out cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in plastic and store at room temperature. Rewarm unwrapped cake slightly in microwave.)
  4. Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  6. Place pineapple in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  7. Whisk brown sugar, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, cloves, and cinnamon in small bowl to blend.
  8. Pour juice mixture over pineapple. Roast until pineapple is tender and juices brown, turning and basting pineapple with juices every 20 minutes and adding more pineapple juice by tablespoonfuls as needed to prevent burning, about 1 hour 15 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.
  9. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 375°F oven for 10 minutes before continuing.)
  10. Cut warm pineapple crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  11. Cut warm cake into 8 pieces.
  12. Place 1 slice of cake on each of 8 plates. Spoon pineapple and juices atop cake, top with vanilla cream, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories486kcal
Protein4.51%
Fat31.04%
Carbs64.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.84
Glycemic Load
42.01
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.789130449295%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.05kcal
24.3%
Fat:17.5g
26.92%
Saturated Fat:8.83g
55.16%
Carbohydrates:81.77g
27.26%
Net Carbohydrates:77.46g
28.17%
Sugar:63.22g
70.25%
Cholesterol:85.8mg
28.6%
Sodium:175.5mg
7.63%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:5.72g
11.44%
Vitamin C:123.36mg
149.53%
Manganese:2.62mg
131.05%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.14%
Folate:78.81µg
19.7%
Copper:0.36mg
18.11%
Fiber:4.31g
17.24%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.12%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.47%
Selenium:9.62µg
13.74%
Vitamin A:655.57IU
13.11%
Magnesium:49.1mg
12.28%
Potassium:395.84mg
11.31%
Vitamin B3:2.16mg
10.81%
Phosphorus:99.44mg
9.94%
Iron:1.76mg
9.77%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.23%
Calcium:91.52mg
9.15%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.01%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.15%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.14%
Vitamin K:3.16µg
3.01%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.72%
Source:Epicurious