1Prepare your ingredients by chopping walnuts and processing pineapple tidbits into crushed pineapple, reserving the juice from the pineapple.
2Prepare your ingredients by chopping walnuts and processing pineapple tidbits into crushed pineapple, reserving the juice from the pineapple.
3Prepare your ingredients by chopping walnuts and processing pineapple tidbits into crushed pineapple, reserving the juice from the pineapple.
4Drain a second can of pineapple tidbits and set aside.
5Drain a second can of pineapple tidbits and set aside.
6Drain a second can of pineapple tidbits and set aside.
7In a bowl, whisk together two cups of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, and one teaspoon of baking powder, then set aside.
8In a bowl, whisk together two cups of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, and one teaspoon of baking powder, then set aside.
9In a bowl, whisk together two cups of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, and one teaspoon of baking powder, then set aside.
10In a separate bowl, cream together half a cup of softened butter, half a cup of granulated sugar, and three-quarters of a cup of brown sugar with a mixer.
11In a separate bowl, cream together half a cup of softened butter, half a cup of granulated sugar, and three-quarters of a cup of brown sugar with a mixer.
12In a separate bowl, cream together half a cup of softened butter, half a cup of granulated sugar, and three-quarters of a cup of brown sugar with a mixer.
13Add three eggs and two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly.
14Add three eggs and two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly.
15Add three eggs and two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly.
16Gradually add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients, mixing on low speed until about half incorporated.
17Gradually add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients, mixing on low speed until about half incorporated.
18Gradually add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients, mixing on low speed until about half incorporated.
19Fold in the crushed pineapple and three-quarters of a cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
20Fold in the crushed pineapple and three-quarters of a cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
21Fold in the crushed pineapple and three-quarters of a cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
22Fold in one cup of shredded coconut and one cup of crushed walnuts into the cake batter.
23Fold in one cup of shredded coconut and one cup of crushed walnuts into the cake batter.
24Fold in one cup of shredded coconut and one cup of crushed walnuts into the cake batter.
25Pour the batter into a 9x13 prepared dish.
26Pour the batter into a 9x13 prepared dish.
27Pour the batter into a 9x13 prepared dish.
28Sprinkle the top of the cake with shredded coconut.
29Sprinkle the top of the cake with shredded coconut.
30Sprinkle the top of the cake with shredded coconut.
31Bake the cake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
32Bake the cake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
33Bake the cake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
34Once the cake is out of the oven, distribute the reserved pineapple tidbits evenly over the top, being careful not to disturb the toasted coconut.
35Once the cake is out of the oven, distribute the reserved pineapple tidbits evenly over the top, being careful not to disturb the toasted coconut.
36Once the cake is out of the oven, distribute the reserved pineapple tidbits evenly over the top, being careful not to disturb the toasted coconut.
37Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
38Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
39Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
40To make the icing, cream three-quarters of a cup of butter with one block of cream cheese until smooth.
41To make the icing, cream three-quarters of a cup of butter with one block of cream cheese until smooth.
42To make the icing, cream three-quarters of a cup of butter with one block of cream cheese until smooth.
43Gradually incorporate two cups of icing sugar into the creamed mixture using a fork first to avoid a mess, then finish with a mixer.
44Gradually incorporate two cups of icing sugar into the creamed mixture using a fork first to avoid a mess, then finish with a mixer.
45Gradually incorporate two cups of icing sugar into the creamed mixture using a fork first to avoid a mess, then finish with a mixer.
46Add vanilla to taste to the icing and mix well.
47Add vanilla to taste to the icing and mix well.
48Add vanilla to taste to the icing and mix well.
49Once the cake is fully cool, ice the cake with the prepared cream cheese frosting.
50Once the cake is fully cool, ice the cake with the prepared cream cheese frosting.
51Once the cake is fully cool, ice the cake with the prepared cream cheese frosting.
52Garnish the iced cake with the leftover crushed walnuts.
53Garnish the iced cake with the leftover crushed walnuts.
54Garnish the iced cake with the leftover crushed walnuts.
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
crushed pineapple
crushed pineapple
crushed pineapple
2 cans pineapple tidbits
2 cans pineapple tidbits
2 cans pineapple tidbits
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 cup softened butter
0.5 cup softened butter
0.5 cup softened butter
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
3 eggs
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup shredded coconut
0.75 cup butter, creamed well
0.75 cup butter, creamed well
0.75 cup butter, creamed well
1 block cream cheese
1 block cream cheese
1 block cream cheese
2 cups icing sugar
2 cups icing sugar
2 cups icing sugar
vanilla
vanilla
vanilla
Equipment
mini food processormixerwhisk9x13 prepared dishovenfork
Tips
If you don't like walnuts, leave them out.
Ensure the cake is fully cooled before icing to avoid a messy application.
When adding icing sugar, gently incorporate it with a fork first to prevent a mess before using a mixer.
Taste the icing sugar mixture and adjust to your preference.