Hawaiian Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

For the Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons pineapple juice (for extra flavor, optional)

For Filling & Garnish

1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained well)

½ cup toasted coconut flakes (optional, for topping)

¼ cup chopped nuts (optional, for topping)