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Southern Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake: A Delicious Southern Classic

  • Author: lennarecipes
  • Prep Time: 6
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Category: desser
  • Method: N/A
  • Cuisine: america

Description

Recipe Description: A classic Southern dessert with moist pineapple cake layers and a creamy pecan frosting, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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4. Ingredient List:
Cake:
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Topping:
Remaining pecans from filling


Instructions

5. Preparation Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Cake Batter: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt). Gradually add to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in pineapple.
4. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Fold in pecans. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with filling. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the entire cake with remaining filling.
7. Topping: Toast remaining pecans. Sprinkle on top of frosted cake.


Notes

Use all-purpose flour if cake flour isn’t available. Make buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice to 1 cup milk. Toast pecans for extra flavor. Consider vegan alternatives for dairy-free option.


Nutrition

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Keywords: Southern Creamy Pineapple Pecan Cake, pineapple cake, pecan frosting, Southern dessert, layer cake, homemade cake, classic cake, special occasion cake