Ingredients
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained, in juice—not syrup)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Mix cake ingredients (including undrained pineapple) in one large bowl until just combined.
Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
While cake is baking, prepare frosting: beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until fluffy.
Frost the cake while warm, then garnish with coconut or nuts if desired.
Cool, slice, and serve!
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Frosting Prep: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12–15 servings