Pineapple Sheet Cake

This is one of my mother's favorite recipes. It makes a large-size sheet cake. It is very moist and very delicious. Cake: 2 cups flour s cups sugar 2 TBS baking soda 2 beaten eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 - 20 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain) 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup butter 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Mix all cake ingredients together until blended. Pour batter into large cookie sheet (15 x 11) that has been buttered but not floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Mix all frosting ingredients (except pecans) until smooth. Frost cake while still warm. Sprinkle with pecans (if using).

Scalloped Pineapple

This is a great side dish with pork or ham, and also makes a good dessert. 4 cups bread cubes 1 cup milk 4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1 large can crushed pineapple (do not drain) Mix bread and milk together. Add eggs, sugar and butter, mix together. Add pineapple and juice, mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees fro 30 minutes.