My kids and I wanted to make a special dessert for our friends who were coming for dinner. I instantly thought of the cake my mother in law, Coleen, recently made for us. It was moist and delicious as well as sweet, spicy and a bit crunchy. The flavors combined beautifully together and the cream cheese frosting topped it perfectly. It is one of the easiest cakes I have ever made and my kids and I had so much fun baking together. I tweaked it a bit by using some brown sugar (instead of all white) and a bit of vanilla. Thanks for the wonderful recipe Coleen!Cake:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 20 oz can of crushed pineapple
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients, including pineapple juice, mix thoroughly. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cube of butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
Combine all ingredients together and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy. Ice the cake when completely cooled. Garnish the top with a sprinkle of nutmeg for a bit more spice. Enjoy.
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