Ingredients
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
– ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9×5 inch loaf pan
– Large mixing bowl
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you get your ingredients ready. In my experience, a well-prepared kitchen sets the stage for successful baking! In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until it’s light and fluffy—this usually takes about 5 minutes. The smell of the butter and sugar mixing together is simply divine and will definitely put you in the mood for baking! Once fluffy, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract at this point too. I can hardly wait to dive into the batter at this stage! (See the next page below to continue steps…)