Pineapple Cake with Marzipan

Ingredienti

• 3/4 cups unsalted butter
• 7 ounces homemade marzipan ((click link for recipe. It's SO easy to make and SO much cheaper than store-bought!))
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pineapple extract ((optional))
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 20 ounce canned diced pineapple (, drained and chopped a little smaller)
• For the Chocolate Glaze:
• 7 ounces dark chocolate (, chopped)
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth. And the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined.Optional: If you'd like to heighten the pineapple flavor you can also add a teaspoon of pineapple extract at this point. Place the marzipan and room temperature butter in large mixing bowl and beat until combined and smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add it to the batter and beat until just combined. Stir in the pineapple. Spread the cake batter in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Smooth the top.Bake the cake on the middle rack for65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

4. 4

   Microwave the chocolate until it is melted, then stir in the coconut oil. Spread the chocolate evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake in a cool place until the chocolate glaze is hardened. Slice the cake and serve.