Description
This southern creamy pineapple pecan cake is a delightful dessert that combines sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans in a moist cake.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: southern creamy pineapple pecan cake recipe