Crust and Topping:
Pinch of salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cold butter, cubed
½ cup sugar
Filling:
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
½ cup flour
1 cup sugar
16 oz can crushed pineapple
½ cup sour cream
Icing:
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons half and half
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
For the crust, mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
In a separate bowl, mix all filling ingredients. Spread this over the pre-baked crust.
Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture on top as a crumbled topping.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden and the filling sets.
Cool the bars for 15-20 minutes.
For the icing, beat together the icing ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with more half and half if needed.
Drizzle the icing over the bars.
Cut into servings and enjoy.
These Pineapple Cake Bars, with their sweet and tangy flavors and enticing textures, are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat at home.
