Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist and tangy pineapple cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy nuts delivers a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. It's a tropical treat that's easy to whip up!

Course Dessert

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings bars

Calories 320kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped nuts

Cream Cheese Icing:

1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9X13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine together sugar, eggs, vanilla and crushed pineapple with liquid. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and mix well to blend. Stir in nuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
Prepare icing by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cake and sprinkle top with nuts.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: tasteofhome.com

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