Pineapple Butter Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F

Step 2

Butter a 9” round cake pan (use parchment in the bottom of the pan for easy removal after baking)

Step 3

In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter, reserve 6 tbs for later. Add the pineapple and cook for about 10 minutes.  **do not use any of the juice from the pan only the pineapple

Step 4

In a small bowl mix together flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 5

In a large bowl beat the whole eggs and egg yolks until blended.

Step 6

Add the reserved melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest.

Step 7

Stir in flour and pineapple.

Step 8

Spoon into prepared pan, smoothing the top.

Step 9

Bake until cake is browned, 30-35 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer to a wire rack to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto plate to remove the pan and then invert again and return to rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Before serving

Step 12

Dust with confectioners sugar