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Anti-Crabby Cake

Anti-Crabby Cake is a moist, easy pineapple cake baked in a 9-by-13-inch glass pan and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting while warm. Serve it cold for a dense, tender dessert that feeds a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in 100% juice undrained, juice and all
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and set out a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan; do not grease the pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, flour, sugar, eggs, and baking soda, then stir by hand until no obvious dry patches of flour remain.
  • Pour the batter into the ungreased glass pan and spread it out as evenly as you can, then gently tap the pan on the counter if desired.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking at 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it; a few moist crumbs are fine.
  • While the cake bakes, place the room-temperature cream cheese, room-temperature butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy, starting slowly to avoid powdered sugar flying out.
  • Spread the frosting over the warm cake right in the pan, while it is warm enough for the frosting to glide easily but not so hot that it melts into soup.
  • Let the frosted cake cool, then refrigerate it and serve it cold.

Notes

Keep Anti-Crabby Cake covered in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese frosting. It will hold nicely for 3 to 4 days. Serve cold; if you prefer a less-chilled piece, set a slice on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before eating. Do not microwave the frosted cake, as the frosting can become shiny and slide around.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal
Keyword 9x13 cake, Anti-Crabby Cake, cream cheese frosting, crushed pineapple cake, Easy Cake, pineapple cake
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