“Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with our Pineapple Cake Bars. These delectable treats offer a burst of sweet and tangy flavor in every bite, capturing the essence of sunny days and the joy of savoring a dessert that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Imagine each bar as a miniature slice of paradise, boasting a tender and moist pineapple-infused cake that’s topped with a luscious layer of creamy frosting. With every mouthful, you’ll experience the harmonious blend of tropical sweetness and the velvety goodness of frosting, evoking memories of beach vacations and shared moments over delightful treats. Whether enjoyed as a refreshing dessert, a way to infuse your day with a touch of exotic sweetness, or a celebration of the art of crafting flavors that transport you to distant shores, our Pineapple Cake Bars promise a culinary journey that captures the heart of indulgence and the pleasures of savoring layers of tropical delight in every mouthwatering bite.”
Pineapple Cake Bars
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
Directions
- 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.
- Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of a well greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Blend together the filling ingredients, and spread them over the pre-baked crust in the baking dish.
- Top with the reserved crust mixture crumbled.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Let cook for 15-20 minutes
- Beat together the icing ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the bars, adding more half and half if needed to thin the icing.
- Slice and serve.