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Pineapple Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups AP flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cans 8 oz. each Pineapple Slices
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 5 pieces Maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Cream cheese frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the brown sugar and melted butter. Stir.
  • Pour the mixture on a deep cake pan. Spread.
  • Arrange the slices of pineapple over the mixture. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the AP flour, white sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Beat the eggs using an electric mixer. Gently pour-in the milk and then add the shortening.
  • Gradually whisk-in the mixture of dry ingredients.
  • Pour the batter on the cake pan.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.
  • Remove from the oven. Let it cool down.
  • Separate the cake from the cake pan by inserting an icing spatula on the side of the cake.Gently move the spatula around the cake pan to let the cake loose.
  • Flip the cake pan to let the cake loose and then securely place the cake on top of a plate or cake stand.
  • Apply the cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts over the frosting.
  • Put the cherries in the center of each slice pineapple.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g