Rich Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Golden Crust

Name: Rich Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Golden Crust
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 15 cakes
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Fresh pineapple; Sugar; Maltose or honey; Lemon juice; Unsalted butter; Confectioners' sugar; Egg yolk; All-purpose flour; Salt; Powdered milk

A Delightful Blend of Sweet and Tangy Encased in Buttery Pastry

Enjoy the intricate flavors of Taiwan with this traditional pineapple cake recipe, featuring a sweet and tangy filling nestled within a golden butter crust.

3 h
15 cakes
Intermediate

Ingredients

Pineapple Filling

Fresh pineapple

500g, peeled and cored

Sugar

100g

Maltose or honey

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 tbsp

Pastry Dough

Unsalted butter

200g, softened

Confectioners' sugar

100g

Egg yolk

All-purpose flour

350g

Salt

1/4 tsp

Powdered milk

1 tbsp

Preparation

Preparing the Pineapple Filling

Dice Pineapple

Dice the fresh pineapple into small pieces.

Combine Ingredients

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple, sugar, maltose, and lemon juice.

Cook and Cool

Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently — approximately 30-45 minutes. Let it cool.

Ensure the pineapple filling is thickened properly to avoid leaking during baking.

Preparing the Pastry Dough

Cream Butter and Sugar

Cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Egg Yolk

Add the egg yolk and mix well until fully incorporated.

Fold in Dry Ingredients

Gently fold in the flour, salt, and powdered milk until a soft dough forms.

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle. Use plastic wrap when rolling out the chilled dough to prevent sticking.

Cooking Process

Assemble Cakes

Divide the dough into equal pieces, flatten each piece into a circle, and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Carefully seal the filling inside by wrapping the dough around it.

Shape Cakes

Press each dough ball into a square mold to shape the cake — you can use muffin tins if specific molds are unavailable.

Bake

Place the filled and shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Plating & Serving