Description
Indulge in the delightful Southern Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the nutty crunch of pecans. This moist and flavorful cake, topped with a creamy cheese frosting, is sure to impress your guests at any gathering—from birthday parties to holiday celebrations. With its stunning layers and rich taste, this cake stands out as a beautiful centerpiece on any dessert table. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans; then cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg