Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple and vanilla extract.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in nuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy your delicious pineapple nut cake!
Feel free to adjust the amount of nuts or add other ingredients like coconut or raisins for extra flavor!