PINEAPPLE SHEET CAKE

PINEAPPLE SHEET CAKE Cake 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained 1/2 cup pecans Frosting 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. While cake is baking prepare frosting. Combine melted butter, softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Remove cake from oven and immediately spread frosting over warm cake. Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring cake to room temperature before serving.