Southern Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake Bliss
A delightful Southern cake combining juicy pineapples and crunchy pecans with creamy frosting, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Crushed Pineapple (undrained)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Pecans (toasted and chopped)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the large eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the undrained crushed pineapple and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread one-third of the frosting over the top.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with additional chopped pecans and serve.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg