Easiest Pineapple Cake

My Cousin Eilleen Waddell shared this recipe at our SCANS gathering in the Spring.  

Easiest Pineapple Cake

THERE IS NO BUTTER OR OIL IN THE CAKE, BUT, THERE IS BUTTER IN THE FROSTING

2 c. all purpose flour

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Pinch salt

1 - 20 oz can of crushed pineapple ( undrained ) in it's own juice - not syrup

1 c. chopped nuts, optional

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1/2 c butter or 1 stick

1 - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c.  confectioners' sugar

Coconut for garnish - optional

Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

Mix all of the cake ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a greased 9X13 inch pan and bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes (until top is golden brown).
Frosting:
Beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla together until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
Frost cake with cream cheese frosting while still warm. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.