Homemade Pineapple Cake

This Crushed Pineapple Cake is my grandma’s vintage recipe.

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This cake costs $9.15 to make. It makes twelve servings and costs just $0.78 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– All-purpose flour – $0.38 – Baking soda – $0.01 – Sugar – $0.35 – Vanilla extract – $0.68 – Crushed pineapple – $1.28 PER SERVING COST: $0.78 PER SERVING COST: $0.78 RECIPE COST: $9.15 RECIPE COST: $9.15 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

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Then, add in the eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple and stir together with a rubber scraper.

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Fold in the chopped pecans.

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Pour the mixture evenly into a baking dish.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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