Description
A delightful Southern Pineapple Pecan Cake that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the crunch of pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the crushed pineapple, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, frost with cream cheese frosting, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional toasted pecans on top for decoration.
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For freezing, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to three months.
- Consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southern Pineapple Pecan Cake, dessert, cake recipe, pineapple cake, pecan cake