Pineapple Cake Bars

Pineapple Cake Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust and Topping:

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

For the Filling:

• 16 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• A pinch of salt

For the Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons half and half (adjust as needed for desired consistency)
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

1. Make the Crust:

• In a large bowl, mix 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, and a pinch of salt.
• Add the ¾ cup of cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
• Reserve 1 cup of this crumb mixture for the topping.
• Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a firm crust.
• Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

1. Prepare the Filling:

• In another bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, sour cream, ½ cup flour, 1 cup sugar, two eggs, and a pinch of salt. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
• Pour this filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly.

1. Add Topping and Bake:

• Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pineapple filling.
• Return to the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.

1. Prepare the Icing:

• While the bars are cooling, prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons half and half, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract in a small bowl. Adjust the thickness by adding more half and half if needed.
• Drizzle the icing over the cooled bars.

1. Serve:

• Let the bars cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
• Cut into desired sizes and serve.

Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Cake Bars with a delightful coconut-infused icing!