Taiwanese Pineapple Cake

2h 3m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the pineapple jam by cooking it in a pan.
  2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  3. 3Add the egg yolks and mix well.
  4. 4Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. 5Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to make round shapes.
  7. 7Place a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each round dough piece.
  8. 8Pinch the edges of the dough to enclose the jam and form a ball.
  9. 9Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. 10Using a knife, score the top of each dough ball to create a grid pattern. Use a skewer to create small holes.
  11. 11Bake the pineapple cakes in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  12. 12Brush the top of the cakes with some pineapple jam to add extra flavor.

Ingredients

  • 250 g flour
  • 125 g butter
  • 80 g sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 60 ml condensed milk
  • 200 g pineapple jam

Equipment

ovenbowlwhiskspatulabaking sheetparchment papercookie cutterknifepastry brush