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Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste

Name: Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 300 g; Icing sugar, 50 g; Baking powder, 1 tsp; Cold butter, cubed, 150 g; Egg yolk, 1; Milk, 3 tbsp; Fresh pineapple, finely chopped, 400 g; Granulated sugar, 100 g; Lemon juice, 1 tsp; Cornstarch slurry, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water; Store-bought red bean paste, 200 g; Honey (optional), 1 tbsp

This Taiwanese specialty combines the tang of pineapple with the smoothness of red bean paste for a harmony of flavors in a uniquely delicious dessert.

4.4(171 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·February 4, 2026

Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Pineapple Filling

For the Red Bean Paste

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 229 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 35.3 g
Fat: 8.3 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3656 kcal
Protein: 48 g
Carbs: 565 g
Fat: 132 g
Fiber: 25 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 300 g	1092	30	228	2	9
Icing sugar 50 g	200	0	50	0	0
Baking powder 1 tsp	2	0	1	0	0
Cold butter, cubed 150 g	1074	1	1	122	0
Egg yolk 1	55	3	1	5	0
Milk 3 tbsp	30	2	3	1	0
Fresh pineapple, finely chopped 400 g	200	2	52	0	6
Granulated sugar 100 g	387	0	100	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tsp	1	0	0	0	0
Cornstarch slurry 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water	31	0	8	0	0
Store-bought red bean paste 200 g	520	10	104	2	10
Honey (optional) 1 tbsp	64	0	17	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix flour, icing sugar, and baking powder.
2
Incorporate Butter
Add cold butter and rub into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Form and Chill Dough
Mix in egg yolk and milk until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Tip: Chill for at least 30 minutes to prevent sticking.

Preparing the Pineapple Filling

1
Cook Pineapple
Combine pineapple, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the pineapple softens.
2
Thicken Filling
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the filling thickens.
3
Cool Filling
Allow the filling to cool completely before using.
Tip: Ensure the filling is completely cooled to prevent melting the dough.

How to Make Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Dough Rolling
Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
2
Filling Distribution
Divide dough into 16 squares. Place a teaspoon each of pineapple filling and red bean paste in the center.
3
Shaping & Sealing
Fold dough around fillings to form a neat square or round shape.
4
Baking
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden.