Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Lainey6605's Note:

- From Family Circle. "This low-fat recipe is remarkably moist and delicious. It's named in honor of Hawaii's two famous products - coconut and pineapple."

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice , undrained
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped, plus more
• walnuts , for garnish

Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter , softened

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
3. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, eggs, pineapple with juice, coconut and 1 cup of walnuts.
4. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and all ingredients are moist.
5. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
8. In a bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
9. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
10. Frost cooled cake with the cream cheese mixture.
11. Garnish edges with chopped walnuts, if desired.

Reviews

[sosiboys]

This is a very good cake. I have made this several times and every time I get compliments on how good it is. Its very easy to make and so good.