Pineapple Walnut Cake: A Tropical Delight

This Pineapple Walnut Cake offers a tropical twist to your dessert table, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dessert. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 heaping tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup walnuts, lightly chopped
• Frosting:
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Grease a Bundt pan and preheat the oven to 350°F.
   • Mix flour, salt, and baking soda. Add sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, eggs, and pineapple with its juice. Mix on low speed. Stir in walnuts.
   • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes.
2. Frosting:
   • Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and the remaining 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
3. Assemble:
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Frost the cake once cool.

This Pineapple Walnut Cake is wonderfully moist and packed with the flavors of pineapple and walnuts, topped with a creamy frosting. Enjoy this delightful cake with a cup of coffee or as a special treat!

This cake is sure to be a hit with its sweet, tropical flavors and satisfying texture.