Pineapple Cake Bars

Here’s a delightful recipe for Pineapple Cake Bars that’s sure to impress your taste buds. With a buttery crust, a sweet pineapple filling, and a coconut-infused icing, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into making these irresistible treats!

Ingredients:

For the Crust and Topping:

• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup sugar

For the Filling:

• Pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 16 oz can crushed pineapple
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Icing:

• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons half and half

How To Make Pineapple Cake Bars:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt for the crust mixture. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for later use.
3. Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, blend together the eggs, flour, sugar, crushed pineapple, and sour cream until well combined.
5. Spread the filling over the pre-baked crust in the baking dish.
6. Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the filling, creating a crumbled topping.
7. Bake the bars for 1 hour, or until the top is golden and the filling is set.
8. Cool the bars for 15-20 minutes in the baking dish.
9. Prepare the Icing: In a separate bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, coconut extract, and half and half until smooth and well combined.
10. Drizzle the coconut-infused icing over the cooled bars, adjusting the consistency with more half and half if needed.
11. Slice the bars into individual servings and serve.

Tips:

• Make sure to use cold butter for the crust to achieve a crumbly texture.
• For a tropical twist, you can add shredded coconut to the crust or filling.
• Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.