Ingredients

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 2 3/4 c. sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c. undrained crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 c. butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1 c. crushed pineapple, drained

Method

  • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder.
  • Add the flour in small batches to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Add vanilla and stir in undrained crushed pineapple and juice; blend well.
  • Pour batter into pan and place in cold oven.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until top springs back when touched lightly.
  • Let cake stand for a few minutes in pan before removing.
  • Combine melted butter, confectioners sugar and drained pineapple until sugar is dissolved.
  • Spoon over cake while still hot.