Description
A moist and flavorful cake bursting with the delightful flavors of pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir until well blended.
- Gently incorporate 2 large eggs, 1 can of undrained crushed pineapple, 1 cup of shredded coconut, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Beat in 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth.
- Transfer the batter into a greased cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually mix in 4 cups of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg