Taiwanese Pineapple Cake

123 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the pineapple jam by cooking it in a pan.
  2. 2Prepare the pineapple jam by cooking it in a pan.
  3. 3Prepare the pineapple jam by cooking it in a pan.
  4. 4In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  5. 5In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  6. 6In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  7. 7Add the egg yolks and mix well.
  8. 8Add the egg yolks and mix well.
  9. 9Add the egg yolks and mix well.
  10. 10Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  11. 11Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  12. 12Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  13. 13Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  14. 14Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  15. 15Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  16. 16Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to make round shapes.
  17. 17Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to make round shapes.
  18. 18Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to make round shapes.
  19. 19Place a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each round dough piece.
  20. 20Place a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each round dough piece.
  21. 21Place a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each round dough piece.
  22. 22Pinch the edges of the dough to enclose the jam and form a ball.
  23. 23Pinch the edges of the dough to enclose the jam and form a ball.
  24. 24Pinch the edges of the dough to enclose the jam and form a ball.
  25. 25Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  26. 26Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  27. 27Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  28. 28Using a knife, score the top of each dough ball to create a grid pattern. Use a skewer to create small holes.
  29. 29Using a knife, score the top of each dough ball to create a grid pattern. Use a skewer to create small holes.
  30. 30Using a knife, score the top of each dough ball to create a grid pattern. Use a skewer to create small holes.
  31. 31Bake the pineapple cakes in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  32. 32Bake the pineapple cakes in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  33. 33Bake the pineapple cakes in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  34. 34Brush the top of the cakes with some pineapple jam to add extra flavor.
  35. 35Brush the top of the cakes with some pineapple jam to add extra flavor.
  36. 36Brush the top of the cakes with some pineapple jam to add extra flavor.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

ovenbowlwhiskspatulabaking sheetparchment papercookie cutterknifepastry brush