Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts as an alternative)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (can substitute with maple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then stir in the melted butter and well-drained crushed pineapple until combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top.
- Melt the ½ cup unsalted butter with the remaining 1 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup) until glossy, then spoon this mixture evenly over the nuts.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes; serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use canned crushed pineapple and drain it well. You can skip nuts by adding cinnamon to the batter for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg