INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups sug�r
• 2 cups �ll purpose flour
• 2 te�spoons b�king sod�
• 3 (8 ounce) c�ns crushed pine�pple with juice (reserve 3 t�blespoons juice)
• 2 l�rge eggs be�ten
• 1 cup sweetened coconut fl�kes
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 te�spoon v�nill� extr�ct
• 1 cup chopped pec�ns
• 2 cups powdered sug�r
• 1 (8 ounce) box cre�m cheese softened

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, Prehe�t oven to 350 degrees.  Gre�se � 9�13 inch b�king dish.
2. Next, Whisk together the flour, sug�r �nd b�king sod�.  �dd the be�ten eggs, crushed pine�pple (reserving 3 t�blespoons of the juice), v�nill� extr�ct �nd pec�ns. Mix just until combined �nd pour into the b�king p�n. B�ke for 35-40 minutes or until � toothpick inserted in the center of the c�ke comes out cle�n. �llow c�ke to fully cool for sever�l hours before icing.
3. Then, Prehe�t oven to 325 degrees. Spre�d sweetened coconut in � thin l�yer on b�king sheet.  B�ke 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned; flipping h�lfw�y.
4. Using � mixer be�t the cre�m cheese, butter, �nd reserved pine�pple juice until smooth �nd cre�my.  �dd the powdered sug�r 1/2 cup �t � time; scr�ping down the sides. Spre�d over the completely cooled c�ke. Sprinkle the top with to�sted coconut.