👩🍳 Directions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Mix Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice. Mix just until combined.
Fold in nuts and/or coconut if using.
3. Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool completely before frosting.
4. Make Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then add pineapple juice (or milk) 1 tbsp at a time until smooth and spreadable.
5. Frost and Serve:
Spread over cooled cake. Garnish with more coconut, pineapple tidbits, or chopped nuts if you like.
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