Description
This decadent cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines layers of cream cheese and pineapple, perfect for impressing at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This cake stays moist for days if refrigerated. Add cherries on top for extra decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g