Ingredients

  • Cake
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, drained
  • Icing
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Method

  • Cake: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat until smooth, then pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool and frost.
  • Icing: Cream cheese and butter together; add sugar and vanilla. Beat well until smooth. Ice cake and sprinkle almonds on top.
  • Store cake in refrigerator until ready to serve.