This delicious Pineapple Cake is a great toddler-friendly recipe for families in Australia. With a combination of healthy and natural ingredients, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your little one! Perfect for a special occasion, this easy-to-make cake is packed full of fruit and protein for balanced nutrition. Not only does it look yummy but it’s sure to be loved by your toddler and make a great addition to their lunchbox. Try it today and your toddler will thank you for it!

General Information

• Servings: 8-10 slices
• Keywords: Pineapple Cake, Tropical, Dessert
• Calories: 500
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 62 g
• Fats: 28 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 225 g (7 ounces) butter
• 375 g (13 ounces) plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 500 g (17 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, well drained and any excess juice removed
• 150 g (5 ounces) light brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (335°F).
2. Line a 23 cm (9 inch) spring-form cake tin with baking paper.
3. In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs for about 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

5. Then add the butter to the egg mixture and beat until well combined.

6. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
7. Next, fold in the crushed drained pineapple until evenly distributed.
8. Finally, add the light brown sugar and mix until all of the ingredients are combined.
9. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Recommended Sides

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Custard

####Family Friendly Jokes

• “Why did the pineapple go to the party? He wanted to be the fruit of the gathering!”
• “What did the banana say to the pineapple? Nothing, they were too busy being fruity friends!”