Pineapple cake bars

• Ingredients:
• For the Cake:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve the juice)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice (from the crushed pineapple)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Fold in the crushed pineapple.
3. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
   • While the cake is baking, mix the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
5. Cool and Glaze:
   • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
   • Once cool, drizzle the glaze over the cake.
6. Cut and Serve:
   • Cut into bars and serve.

Enjoy your pineapple cake bars!

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