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:
- 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.
- Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and the remaining 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- 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.