Do you have to use a lot of different ingredients to make layered cake bars? Nope, you don’t even need 10 ingredients to make these sweet and satisfying pineapple cake bars, even though they are layered and impressive!
These delicious cake bars are simple to make and far tastier than anything you can find at the bakery. They’re easy to prepare and the whole family is going to love them.
Ingredients:
For the crust and topping:
- Pinch salt
- 1 ½ C. All purpose flour
- ¾ C. Butter cold and cubed
- ½ C. Sugar
For the filling:
- Pinch salt
- 2 Large eggs
- ½ C. Flour
- 1 C. Sugar
- 16 oz. Can crushed pineapple
- ½ C. Sour cream
For the icing:
- 1 tsp. Coconut extract
- 1 C. Powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Half and half
How to Make Pineapple Cake Bars:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend together the flour and sugar for the crust mixture.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for later.
Serve it alongside a baked ham or top it with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. It’s become an absolute staple at our holiday dinners. I don’t think I’d be let in the door without it! However you serve it, it’s bound to have people singing your praises and asking for the recipe. Whether you tell them just how easy it is… that’s up to you!
Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine the pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice cream. Process on medium speed for approximately 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes, ensuring the mixture is thick and smooth. If needed for consistency, add more pineapple juice in increments of 1 tablespoon.
