"This pineapple pound cake from scratch has a rich, buttery taste with a light pineapple flavor, topped off with a cream cheese glaze...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks, slightly cooler than room temperature ((2 sticks))
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2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1/3 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ((or vanilla extract))
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained ((reserve 2 tablespoons of pineapple plus the liquid for the glaze))
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1/2 - 1 teaspoon pineapple flavoring ((optional for more pineapple flavor))
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1 cup chopped walnuts ((optional))
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature ((1 stick))
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
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3 cups confectioners sugar
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2 tablespoons pineapple juice