Pineapple Cake

I had this recipe for the first time at my Sister's house. Her mother in law made this cake. It's awesome! My dad makes it all the time, and it's one of his favorite cakes, and mine as well. It's similar in texture to carrot cake, but it has sweet pineapple instead of the carrots and raisins.

Cake:

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple and juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Frosting:

8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla


Combine all cake ingredients on high in mixer for 3 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350. Beat frosting ingredients together and spread on cooled cake.

Source: Ruth Harper