Welcome Cake Food

WELCOME CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Place oven rack in center position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Lightly grease and flour (or spray with Bakers Joy) a 9"x13" pan or two 8"x8"nonreactive pans; set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry batter ingredients.
• 4. Pour half of the undrained pineapple into dry ingredients.
• 5. Into pineapple remaining in can, add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
• 6. Pour into the bowl and mix until just combined (do not over-mix or it will make the cake tough.)
• 7. Pour into prepared pan(s) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• 8. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting. May let it sit on counter for 1 hour then very loosely cover with foil and refrigerate until cool.
• 9. To make frosting, place cream cheese and butter in mixing bowl; using electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy.
• 10. Add powdered sugar, salt and vanilla.
• 11. Starting on low speed, mix until combined; increase speed and beat until smooth.
• 12. Spread evenly over cool cake; sprinkle with nuts and/or coconut, as desired. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.