Pineapple Cake Bars Recipe

Pineapple Cake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery crust, tangy pineapple filling, and a sweet coconut glaze. Follow the recipe below to make these irresistible treats.

Ingredients

For the Crust and Topping:

• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup sugar

For the Filling:

• Pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 16 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Icing:

• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
   • Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until the texture is crumbly.
   • Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
   • Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
3. Make the Filling:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
   • Stir in the flour, sour cream, and drained crushed pineapple.
   • Pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
4. Add the Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the filling.
5. Bake: Bake for 1 hour or until the topping is golden and the filling is set. Let cool for 15–20 minutes.
6. Prepare the Icing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, coconut extract, and half-and-half until smooth.
   • Adjust consistency with more half-and-half if necessary.
7. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the icing over the cooled bars. Slice into squares and serve.