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easy prep time 15 mins + 2 hrs to cool down | cook time 40 mins | SERVINGS 16

Ingredients

    FOR THE CAKE

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    2 cups La Fe Brown Sugar 

    2 tsp baking soda

    2 large eggs

    2 1/4 cup La Fe Pineapple Pulp (crushed)

    1 cup walnuts

    FOR THE FROSTING 

    1 cup cream cheese

    1/2 cup butter

    2 1/4 cup powdered sugar

    1 tsp vanilla extract

    1/2 cup walnuts to sprinkle on top

Directions

  • STEP ONE

    Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).

  • STEP TWO

    Grease well and flour 9 by a 13-inch baking pan. Set aside.

  • STEP THREE

    In a large bowl, add flour, La Fe brown sugar and baking soda, and mix well. Add La Fe pineapple pulp and stir with a wooden spatula until well combined.

  • STEP FOUR

    Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until golden and brown on top. Let cool in the pan for a while. Frost when it’s warm.

  • STEP FIVE

    In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat all frosting ingredients on high until smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Frost cake while warm.

  • STEP SIX

    Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top of the frosting. Allow the cake to cool completely and icing sets, about 2 hours.

  • STEP SEVEN

    Slice and serve.