Catch a Husband Cake
A beloved Southern classic cake filled with the flavors of pineapple and coconut, topped with a creamy frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz), undrained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and the undrained crushed pineapple in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the cooled cake.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the frosting for added crunch.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg