Description
A nostalgic cake soaked in pineapple and topped with creamy frosting and toasted pecans, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 (15.25 oz) yellow or butter cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (don’t drain)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For Frosting:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Maraschino cherries for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the pecans on a sheet pan in a single layer and toast them for 6-8 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- Spray a 13×9-inch cake pan with baking spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, pudding mix, flour, buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the hot cake for maximum flavor absorption.
- Let it cool slightly while you prepare the pineapple topping. In a small saucepan, bring the crushed pineapple with its juices and 1/2 cup of sugar to a boil.
- Spoon the warm pineapple mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in as the cake cools completely in the pan.
- For frosting, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract.
- Frost the top of the cooled cake generously and sprinkle with the toasted pecans.
- Chill the cake thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving. Optionally, adorn it with maraschino cherries for that classic touch.
Notes
This cake is perfect for any occasion and tastes even better after chilling. Pair with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg