Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- Optional: 1 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice; mix until well blended. Fold in optional pecans and coconut.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Assemble by layering frosting between cake layers and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg