Pineapple Cake Bars

Are you looking for a delightful treat that combines the tropical flavor of pineapple with the sweetness of a cake? Look no further! These Pineapple Cake Bars are an absolute crowd-pleaser. They make for a perfect dessert or snack that will leave everyone wanting more. Let’s dive right into this easy and scrumptious recipe!

Ingredients for Pineapple Cake Bars

For the Crust and Topping:

For the Filling:

For the Icing:

Instructions:

Follow these simple steps to create these mouthwatering Pineapple Cake Bars:

1. Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. Prepare the crust and topping: In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar 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 crust: Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of a well-greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake the crust: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until it turns lightly golden.
5. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, blend together the filling ingredients – eggs, flour, sugar, crushed pineapple, and sour cream – until well combined. Spread the filling over the pre-baked crust in the baking dish.
6. Add the topping: Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the filling, creating a crumbled topping.
7. Bake the bars: Bake the bars for 1 hour, or until the top is golden, and the filling is set.
8. Let it cool: Allow the bars to cool for 15-20 minutes.
9. Prepare the icing: In a separate bowl, beat together the icing ingredients – coconut extract, powdered sugar, and half and half – until smooth and well combined.
10. Drizzle the icing: Drizzle the coconut-infused icing over the bars, adding more half and half if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
11. Serve: Finally, slice the bars into individual servings and serve. The combination of the buttery crust, sweet pineapple filling, and coconut-infused icing is sure to delight your taste buds!