This is a light and refreshing Pineapple Frosting that is perfect for a hummingbird cake or an angel food cake. You can use it in various ways. It’s an easy recipe that’s great for a special occasion.
Frosting should be quick and easy. It should also be a sweet and delicious topping for cakes and cupcakes, brownies, cinnamon buns, and cookies. I made this pineapple frosting to go on a Hummingbird cake which is full of pineapples and banana flavor. It was the perfect match! Like I said, this is an easy recipe to make.
There’s powdered sugar, lemon zest, and pineapple juice added to a shortening base. Yes, sorry, it’s shortening… You could swap out for 100% butter, but the shortening will “crust” over better and give you a dry outer coating in about an hour. Shortening also helps to keep the white frosting white and lets the full pineapple flavor come through.
This recipe is part of a recipe series including a Hummingbird Cake and Pineapple Flowers.
Step by Step
- Place the shortening and butter into your stand mixer with the lemon zest and salt. Mix until smooth and incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups sugar and ¼ cup pineapple juice and combine. Continue to all in the remaining sugar, juice and cream until thick and at the consistency you want. Add more sugar if you want a thicker frosting or more cream if you want a thinner frosting.
- Store in an airtight container and place it in a cool place overnight.
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