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Monday, April 01, 2013

Pineapple Pastry (Eggless) for 2nd Anniversary :)

Hope all christians had a great Easter.We had a good one too with family.The easter specials will follow thereafter but right now,it was my blog's second birthday on 28th march.But I couldn't update my space on that day as I was busy with the last week of lent & Easter preparations at home.Sorry about not updating my space & blog hopping,friends:)

Its been two long years that I have started this little space of mine and had been continuously attached to it with a maximum break period(3 weeks).Though initially(first 6 months) was just a matter of updating my posts just like an online diary and never bothered to make any friends out here.But later,there were many good old frenz who always supported me & my posts with all their encouraging comments which never made me felt out of this world.Though some of them have vanished and some new ones have come up and the cycle of friends continues.Thank u friends,readers and regular visitors of Erivum Puliyum for all your motivation to keep my space alive till day.Am thankful to each one of you who have contributed this to my space,Hope you guys continue to be part of my little space as always !!!


Two years has developed me from a novice blogger to a bit knowledgeable person in the blogging world.When I started the blog two years back,I hardly knew what was blogging,how do I add/change gadgets,how do I copy/paste URL,how to add the html codes,how to go about an event and lots more.Not only did blogging develop my computer knowledge & skills but also a lot about photography.I hardly knew food photography,food presentation,food styles.Though not much improved & learnt but still have started identifying a good food picture atleast.And as I always say blogging has been my motivation not only to cook but also to try out different foods which otherwise never would have happened.Anyway,enough of blah blah on this exciting day,let's get back to our treat part.Thank u again guys for the support to the published 434 posts so far !!!


Today's recipe is a visual treat to all my dear readers,regular visitors and my dearest friends as part of my anniversary celebration-Pineapple pastry.Pineapple pastry is a common menu item in bakeries and the first one that attracts our attention beautiful ones to peep through the glass windows.This was one of my favorite pastries and loved the taste so much that my bakery visit was always with the pineapple pastry.But being away from Kerala,gave me a thought & craving to have this at home.And that's how I wished to bake this out.The lenten time provoked me to give the eggless version a try and am happy that I baked and was successful.Kids were the most excited ones to grab the slices and I loved eating every bite of it.I covered it with my favorite whipped cream icing.It was definitely a great treat for them.You guys enjoy making this & will love it!!!


Ingredients
for cake batter
all purpose flour 1 1/4 cup
corn starch /vanilla custard powder 1 1/2 tbsp
baking powder 1 tsp
baking soda 1/2 tsp
salt 1/8 tsp
condensed milk 1/2 can (7oz)
pineapple crushed 15oz can(use 1/2 cup drained,juice reserved)
unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup 

for covering
whipped cream 1 pint;yields3 cups(see recipe here)
maraschino cherries
pineapple slices 5
pineapple juice(reserved from crushed pineapple can) 3tbsp


Method

FOR CAKE BATTER
  • Pre heat oven to 325 degrees F and line a square pan 8"*8" with parchment paper at the bottom and the sides with butter and dust with flour.
  • Sift the flour,vanilla custard powder/ corn starch,baking powder,baking soda and salt twice.Keep aside in a bowl.
  • Add the condensed milk and melted butter to the dry flour mix. Mix to combine well with a wire whisk.
  • Puree the crushed pineapple in a blender without adding water /add just like that the crushed pineapples(1/2 cup)in the batter,combine well until incorporated. Add in the reserved pineapple juice if needed (1 tbsp).
  • Pour the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.Invert the cake on a rack and let it cool both sides.
Baked cake (on left)

FOR ASSEMBLING
  • Cut the cake in the center in two equal portions.Place the flat surface as the top and place the first layer on a cake plate or any serving plate.
  • Pour few drops of reserved pineapple juice to soak the cake.
  • Prepare the whipped cream or use store brought whipped cream.
  • Place a thick amount of cream on the layer and then place small pieces of pineapple on top.
  • Place another layer and soak the layer with a tbsp of pineapple juice.
  • Apply the whipped cream on top and sides carefully covering the cake.
  • Draw desired patterns using whipped cream and place the sliced pineapples,maraschino cherries to finish.
  • Refrigerate until the cake is set and cut in slices,serve as dessert or just like that !!(Am sorry that I couldn't click step by step pictures of the assembling)

Servings 8-10 pieces

NOTES
* Always reserve the juice of the canned pineapples to soak the cake or else you have to prepare the sugar syrup if using fresh pineapples.
* You can use fresh pineapples too instead of canned.I have used canned pineapples.
* I have used condensed milk instead of powdered sugar.Please check the sweetness and alter accordingly.You can add powdered sugar about 3/4-1 cup(depending on your sweet tooth)


Sending this to Sajina @ Saju's Tastes event -Easter Special

70 comments:

  1. I am very happy to be the first person to congratulate you Julie...You are doing excellent work..keep rocking..i would like to give you a big applause from my side for your great work...

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  2. Happy 2nd anniversary and what a lovely cake to mark the occasion. I agree with you .....it is totally a visual treat.

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  3. Congrats Julie, 434 is a good number. keep rocking. pastry looks great.

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  4. Congrats on your blog's Second Anniversary, Julie.. Pineapple Pastry looks so wonderful.. Perfect treat to celebrate the occasion.. :)

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  5. belated anniversary wishes julie......... tempting cake........

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  6. wow..gorgeous luking pastry n congrtas julie...keep rocks like dis..

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  7. Mouth watering ;) Loved it dear :) Looks amazed :)

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  8. happy anniversary.. Cake looks so wonderful.. Perfect way to mark the occasion

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  9. Congrats dear,

    Lovely post :)


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  10. Congrats Julie. Wow! Looks Amazing..the colour,texture,taste looks perfect.This is our favourite too..We used to buy this from Caesars Bakery here..This one looks like that..

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  11. Hey Julie ,

    They are simply awesome.....

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  12. Congrats on ur milestone and wish u many more to come. Delicious pastry

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  13. wow, i was looking for a pastry , thnx for sharing. bookmarked!

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  14. Congrats Julie, the cake looks so moist and light and I like the way you have decorated it, looking fwd to more of your lovely dishes girl..

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  15. Looks yummy and perfectly decorated too!

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  16. Wow ..... Mouthwatering !!!!
    Congrats Julie, wish many more to come :-)
    Please pass me one :-)

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  17. Congrats on ur annv and a very hap Easter Julie. Ur cake looks yum, always love pineapple cake ... Urs look tempting :)

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  18. Happy birthday to ur blog baby, wonderful pastry dear, loved ur neat icing...

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  19. Congrats for 2nd blog Anniversary.
    Looks perfect. Pass me one cake slice.

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  20. Congratulations on completing 2 successful years of blogging, wish you many many more years!
    Lovely cake to celebrate the occasion!

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  21. Congrats on completing two years Julie. And 400+ posts is just amazing. The pineapple pastry looks so delish - But so do all your recipes :) Happy Blogging for lot more years :)

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  22. Cograts Julie....perfectly done pastry that too eggless.....yummy...

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  23. hope u had a good Easter Julie, and celebration with family. These pineapple slices could outwin the original bakery ones anytime!

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  24. Congrats on your milestone! Pastry looks beautiful!

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  25. Congratulations Julie! Pastry look very tempting

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  26. Happy Anniversary Julie. The pine apple pastry is my fav. They have turned out very well. Nice job.

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  27. Congrats on your blog anniversary dear. Amazingly made pineapple pastry......mouthwatering.

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  28. Many many congratulations to u. Adi polli blog aanu tande. Keep up the great job

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  29. Happy anniversary to your blog. The cake looks so delicious and I love the patterns on side, you've got it perfect

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  30. Looks like the store bought pastries Julie! Loved the pretty decoration too :) Congrats on your 2nd blogoversary!! We all are waiting to see more of your creative & yummy treats :)

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  31. Ohh ur pics are very catching ones...
    Luks yummm
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  32. Pastries Looks very professionally made!..love the clicks too!!
    my recent post

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  33. Congrats dear on the 2nd blog anniversary.Keep going.Pineapple pastry looks super delicious.

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  34. Happy anniversary..perfect recipe for celebration!

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  35. appy anniversary.pastries looks so divine.

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  36. Pastry looks smashing,Julie!! Happy 2nd Anniversary!! :)
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  37. Happy Birthday!!! Awesome looking cake, Julie :-)

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  38. Congrats on your blog anniv..pastry looks yumm!
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  39. congrats Julie darling ..on successfully completing 2 full years!! way t go!! and this is soo lovely ...have bookmarked this recipe.

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  40. hey! was just wondering..does corn flour have any particulr role in this mix. i mean..to make it soft..? something like that?? just curious..

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  41. Happy anniversary dear...Thanks for the visual treat...tempting so much...

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  42. Congratulation and a very happy anniversary! Perfect pineapple pastry for the occasion.

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  43. Happy anniversary dear..pastry looks yummy!

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  44. Happy Anniversary mam :) May many more blogging years bring u happiness & satisfaction & knowledge :) And ur pastries look awesome.. Perfect, I shud say :)

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  45. Perfect Pastry for celebration,so tempting and looks gorgeous.

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  46. Great news Julie..I love your place dear..Nice way to celebrate with this pastry..many congrats and all my best wishes to you for many milestones to come !

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  47. Congrats Julie, keep on rocking,i dont mind have those slices rite now.

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    Thanks

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  49. Looks amazing. Pineapple is my hubby's favorite flavour... I'm a new blogger... Do visit my blog... http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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  50. Hearty Hearty congratulations on your 2nd anniversary, Julie!! Very proud of you and your work in the blog world. So far, I have learnt a lot of cooking from your blog!! I could not believe that you are only 2 years old in the blogosphere, yet your blog looks like it is there forever with picture perfect content. I'm glad to have stumbled onto your blog.. And would love to see & learn a lot of cooking from you. Btb, Love the double layered pineapple pastry. Looks yum!

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  51. Belated anniversary wishes julie...Perfect cake looks so beautiful

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  52. Very tempting pastry,my fav too,but never tried eggless

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  53. Congratulations and keep going. You rock.

    What a lovely cake for the perfect celebration. My fav.

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  54. Happy Anniversary...love the pastry..so professionally made!!

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  55. Congrats Julie! Happy blog anniversery...the pastry looks so yummy.

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  56. That looks so moist and yummy... Ummm..

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  57. congrats dear :) nice visual treat..

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  58. Happy anniversary . Tempting pastery

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  59. congrats Julie..yummmy pastry...keep rocking

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  60. Happy anniversary dear, many more years to come...congrats

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  61. Julie, I love pineapple pastry and this looks so good. the cake does look super fluffy and moist - Congrats on your anniversary! wish you the best
    ~Shema | LifeScoops

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  62. @Sona - Quick Picksyes,Sona..corn flour adds to the lighter texture of the cake.Corn flour (2tbsp)mixed with all purpose flour(remaining 1cup)is a good substitution for cake flour:)

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  63. Congratulations Julie on reaching that milestone. Pineapple pastry looks great!

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  64. Hi..I tried this cake.But the cake was not sweet at all.I had put complete one can pineapple juice.I donno what went wrong.There is no Sugar anywhere in the recipe right? should I have added sugar while preparing cake batter?

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  65. @Pooja Sorry about the late reply..Thanx for the try,Pooja..I have added condensed milk in the recipe and so i have skipped adding sugar.If you would like the cake more sweeter,please go ahead and add powdered sugar about 1/4-1/2 cup deppending on your sweet tooth.

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