Inspired by her Grandmother's recipe, Pastry Chef Samantha Mendoza from the acclaimed Killen's Steakhouse, shows us how to make one of her favorite desserts-- Pineapple Rum Cake. 1.Cut the pineapple ...

A fantastic summer dessert. This is a delicious rum cake with a tropical flair. Crushed pineapple and cream of coconut in the cake help to make it very moist. You taste the rum, but it's not an ...

Everything seems to taste exponentially better when seasoned with fresh air and stars -- and smoke -- and maybe because it’s unexpected, this is especially true of dessert. So after the grilled ...

Have you ever tried a Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake that’s just perfect for summer? This one is light and refreshing, with just the right amount of sweetness—nothing too overpowering! The juicy ...

PERHAPS YOU just returned from a spring-break visit to the tropics; if you didn’t, you are even more sorely in need of this cake. Run through with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut and a splash ...

Mattie Know wrote in search of a pineapple pound cake recipe. Several readers sent in the same recipe, which the Chronicle originally published in June 1997 and we repeat below. This makes a nice, ...

1 1/2 tsp. Arrange rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan with baking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer ...

The ice cream and topping are so good that you don't even need to agonize over the short cake. I often use pre-made short cakes from the grocery or I bake a sheet cake and cut into three-inch rounds.

Brighten up your day with this chicken cooked with rum and pineapple. It’s a recipe I found on a recent vacation to the Caribbean island of Martinique. The French/Creole cuisine there creates ...