COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE

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This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to serve as bars at social events. Mom is always asked for this recipe. -Krista Smith Kliebenstein, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with pineapple. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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