Pineapple Crunch Cake

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022
Pairs well with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ICING:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in pineapple and walnuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes on a wire rack.
  2. For icing, combine sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over warm cake. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.