pineapple cake

By GayleFunk

pineapple cake
Take a gentle bite, and the rich pineapple flavor will immediately melt in your mouth. What's special is that it is sweet but not greasy, and it is crispy and unforgettable!

Origin of pineapple crisp:
According to legend, pineapple cake originated in the Three Kingdoms Period. Its pronunciation in Minnan dialect is also called "Wanglai", symbolizing the meaning of descendants and grandchildren. Pineapple is also a common tribute used by Taiwanese people in worship, taking its meaning of "Wangwang" and "Wanglai"., so in contemporary Taiwan wedding customs.

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Steps for pineapple cake

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Peel and remove the core of the pineapple, soak in light salt water for half an hour, drain and cut into small pieces; peel and remove the seeds of the wax gourd, and cut into small pieces.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Pour the wax gourd, pineapple, white sugar, and rock sugar into the pan and mix in turn. After letting it stand for half an hour, the mixed pulp will come out of water.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Add appropriate amount of water to level with the pulp, and turn on high heat to boil.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Turn to low heat and cook until the wax gourd is cooked.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Take 3/4 of the fruit ingredients and beat them into paste with a cooking machine, return them to the pan and stir fry slowly over medium heat.
  • Make  step 5
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    Stir fry until the fruit material is dry and ready to be grouped; after cooling, divide evenly 20g/piece and twist into a ball.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Cut the butter into small pieces and soften with lard at room temperature.
  • Make  step 7
    8
    Add powdered sugar in three times and beat with an electric egg beater until white and large.
  • Make  step 8
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    Beat the eggs well, add them into the powder bowl in portions, and beat well.
  • Make  step 9
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    Mix low-gluten flour and milk powder, sieve into the basin, cut and mix well.
  • Make  step 10
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    Knead into dough with a shiny surface.
  • Make  step 11
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    Divide the dough into about 20g/serving and knead into balls.
  • Make  step 12
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    Take a portion flat, wrap in the pineapple filling, rub it round with your palm, and place it side down.
  • Make  step 13
    14
    Make a number of green bodies.
  • Make  step 14
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    Place into a baking sheet, gently press with your hands to form a long cube.
  • Make  step 15
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    Preheat the oven to 175 degrees, heat it up and down, medium, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove.
  • Make  step 16
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    Turn over and bake for another 3-5 minutes to color.
  • pineapple cake Make Tips

    Tips: 1. It is best not to use an iron pot to make fillings, otherwise the color of the cooked pineapple filling will turn black. 2. When making meringue, you should not knead it too hard, and it will easily develop muscles.