Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Preparation

Cake:

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients:
    • Add the eggs, crushed pineapple with its juice, and the chopped pecans (if using) to the dry ingredients. Stir just until the mixture is moistened and well combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Bake the Cake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool:
    • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Icing:

  1. Prepare the Frosting:
    • In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Frost the Cake:
    • Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula. You can use all the frosting for a thick, luscious layer.
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