Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of the South with this Southern Pineapple Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake features a delicious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of pecans for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Frosting:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice. Fold in pecans if desired. Pour into pan.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake, top with chopped pecans.
Notes
- This cake is incredibly moist and doesn’t require oil or butter in the batter.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well without the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
