Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

🍍 Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍰

Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake combines the sweetness of pineapple with the nutty crunch of pecans, all topped with a rich and creamy frosting. Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat, this cake is sure to impress!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup chopped pecans 🥜
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the beaten eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Serve: Slice and serve your delicious Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Enjoy! 🍍🎂✨