Pineapple Cake Recipe Recommendations Needed

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup shredded coconut

For the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional but recommended):

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
3. Add in vanilla, crushed pineapple (with juice), and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If using, add nuts and coconut now.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting Instructions:

1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy and spreadable.
3. Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Would you like a no-bake version, a pineapple upside-down cake, or a gluten-free version as well?