Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, plus more
• walnuts, for garnish

Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

3. 3

   In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, eggs, pineapple with juice, coconut and 1 cup of walnuts.

4. 4

   Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and all ingredients are moist.

5. 5

   Spoon mixture into prepared pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

8. 8

   In a bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.

9. 9

   Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.

10. 10

    Frost cooled cake with the cream cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Garnish edges with chopped walnuts, if desired.