Makeover Pineapple Nut Cake Recipe

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This moist, chunky Makeover Pineapple Nut Cake from our Test Kitchen has even more tangy, tropical flavor than the original from Alice Hofmann, Sussex, Wisconsin. Now she can enjoy it even more often!

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Makeover Pineapple Nut Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
20 35 55

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend and baking soda. Combine eggs and pineapple; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts.
  • Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda sugar blend.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 253 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Pineapple Nut Cake in Healthy Cooking April/May 2008, p9

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by sulewski

I made this for a dinner party whose guest included a diabetic. The first day it was ho hum but on the 2nd day, it was great. I'm glad I had read the earlier reviews. My husband, who HATES, frosting preferred this cake with frosting.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by dogsknitter

Very moist, flavorful & light--& quick. We love it. Will definitely make it again, especially if I'm in a hurry. Freezes well, too.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by Patty White

the frosting was too sweet. The cake itself was pretty good, but I won't make it again

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by Hunterlee

everone loved it......

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by ahorton

I made this cake for our Sunday family meal and it was a hit! I selected the recipe because my father-in-law in a diabetic. I also liked the fact that it does not use oil yet is very moist and flavorful. Super recipe that I will make again and again!

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by umunchkinmc

Hubby said "2 thumbs up" for this one. I didn't have sugar blend, so I used 1/4c Splenda & 1/4c sugar together instead to make the blend. I followed the frosting as stated, but I think I will cut it to 1 1/4c powder sugar (it was to sweet for me). I set the timer for 37min but it was done in 35min so make sure you ck it for doneness, so make sure not to over cook. All in all this is a 5 star.

This IS a Favorite.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by nancyh@bryantimes.com

Cake was very dry. Even after 3 days it was only slightly moist. Not impressed with this makeover

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by maatje

I have not made this but reading it through I was very disappointed to find you need a sugar substitute. In my opinion a dessert should be a taste not an entire meal nor eaten every day. I use sugar and then limit the amount I eat.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by karat27

The cake was moist, and the flavor was great, but had an interesting texture... it was dense and kind of rubbery. Check the baking time early, the sugar substitute makes it bake faster and will easily be overdone!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Ballinrobe

Very moist and tasty. My husband loves this cake. It stays fresh in the frig for days! Very Easy to make too!

 
 

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