Faye’s Graham Cracker Crumb Cake with Pineapple Frosting
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Faye | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich, dense, and unique layer cake made with graham cracker crumbs and coconut instead of flour, topped with a sweet crushed pineapple frosting.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 40 mins | None | One 2-layer, 9-inch cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Two 9-inch layer pans
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cake
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 lbs. (2 sticks) | Butter | Softened |
| 2 C. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 5 | Eggs | Room temperature |
| 1 pkg. | Graham Crackers | Crushed |
| 1 (7oz.) pkg. | Coconut | Flaked |
| 2 tsp. | Baking Powder | None |
| 2 tsp. | Vanilla | None |
| 1 Cup | Nut Meats | Optional |
For the Pineapple Frosting
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 stick | Margarine | Softened |
| 1 box (approx. 16 oz) | Confectioner’s Sugar | None |
| 1 small can | Pineapple | Crushed, with juice |
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch layer pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 lbs. (2 sticks) butter and 2 C. sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the 5 eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the 1 pkg. graham crackers, 1 (7oz.) pkg. coconut, 2 tsp. baking powder, and 2 tsp. vanilla.
- Add the 1 cup nut meats last, if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the two 9-inch layer pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and golden brown.
- Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Step 2: Prepare the Frosting and Assemble
- In a medium bowl, cream the 1 stick margarine and the 1 box confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
- Blend in the 1 small can crushed pineapple (with its juice) until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Pour or spread the frosting onto the cooled cake layers until evenly coated and luscious.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The frosted cake stores well, and the frosting itself freezes nicely for future use.
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