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Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake

Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake: A Southern Treasure You’ll Love

Enjoy a delightful Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake that combines juicy pineapple and crunchy pecans for a delicious dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix a quality brand for lighter texture
  • 3 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1/2 cup Oil vegetable or canola oil works well
  • 1 cup Water substitute half with pineapple juice for flavor
  • 8 oz Crushed Pineapple undrained to retain syrupy sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened and at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easier mixing
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar add gradually for a smooth finish
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla for best taste
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans toasted for deeper flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the white cake mix with eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions.
  3. Bake for 28-32 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Combine undrained crushed pineapple and granulated sugar in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes, poke holes, then pour hot pineapple syrup over it.
  6. Cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake generously with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  9. Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider adding shredded coconut or caramel drizzle for added flavor and presentation.

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