Guyanese Pineapple Cake Squares by Oldtimewhimcooking

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) fresh pineapple, peeled and finely diced
• 250g (2 cup) all-purpose flour
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 60ml (1/4 cup) whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
2. Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
6. Fold in the diced pineapple gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing into squares.