Plain Good Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful pineapple cake with walnuts, perfect for family gatherings or casual desserts, featuring a tender crumb and sweet-tart pineapple notes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
  • 1 cup broken walnuts

Instructions

  1. Stir to combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, crushed pineapple (with juice), and walnuts in a mixing bowl.
  2. Spread the batter in a 9 x 13-inch ungreased, unfloured pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
  4. Frost with sour cream frosting, whipped cream, or ice cream before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

473 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 18.3g 23% DV
Carbs 57.7g 21% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6916mg 100% DV
Potassium 396.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13% DV
Calcium 97.5mg 8% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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