Precious Pineapple Cake Recipe
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Precious Pineapple Cake

By: Linda 
"This wonderful cake starts with a cake mix to which you add pineapple and pecans. It is very moist, even better the second day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 8 inch round pans
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 - 8 inch round pans.
  2. In a large bowl cream 1/2 cup margarine until smooth. Blend in the eggs. Add the cake mix and crushed pineapple with juice and mix until smooth. Stir in the 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers of the cakes comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl cream 1/2 cup softened margarine and the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in the confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 649 | Total Fat: 34.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by ANGCHICK   view full review
This cake is delicious. I baked it in a 9 x 13" pan so I didn't have a problem with it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by RENAEK_2001   view full review
I loved this cake, and my family did too. The first time followed the recipe as it was on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by LIAMSMAMA   view full review
This cake went over very well with my family. I made the three layers as suggested and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by SELEA   view full review
A great cake! For convenience, I use a 9x13" rectangular pan, (still the same number of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by L.Serpa   view full review
I made this recipe as written, but with only 2 layers; and while the flavor was VERY GOOD, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by TIGGERTUDE   view full review
This is a great recipe. I add marichino cherries and some madarin oranges to it too. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2003 by NANDW   view full review
WOW! This is a wonderful cake, thanks Linda for my all-time favorite cake.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by CCBT   view full review
This has to be my all time favorite cake. It is so moist and easy to make. Everyone who has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by luv2bake4fun   view full review
With any cake mix, I use not only an extra egg, but a package of instant pudding. This adds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by GINATEXAS   view full review
This is the best cake I've ever made. Everyone at work absolutely loved it. This will be a...

 

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