Southern Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake
A moist and flavorful dessert infused with sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade cake base)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- to taste additional pecans for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and pineapple juice, mixing until smooth.
Serving
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top and sprinkle with additional pecans.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the tropical sweetness!
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra pecans. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an elevated experience.