Fluffy Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

photo by Chef Angie S.

- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
1 double layer cake
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
-
Cake Batter
- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, I prefer Betty Crocker
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄3 cup canola oil
-
Optional
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts
-
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon clear vanilla
- 2 -4 tablespoons water
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- For Cake: Add pineapple, juice included, along with eggs and oil. Mix well. Add optional coconut and nuts if desired. Pour into (2) 9" round cake pans, greased and floured. Spread evenly.
- Bake 25 - 35 minute or till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove and cool on wire racks 5 minute invert and cool additional 10 minute
- Run knife along edges, loosen and place on cake plate.
- Prepare frosting.
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Frosting:
- Cream the butter with the cream cheese till mixed well.
- Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
- Add vanilla and water.
- Consistency should be spreadable but not too runny or too stiff.
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