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Greek Cake

A treasured recipe given to me by Ginny Knauf (a precious friend of my grandma’s) at my bridal shower.
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350o F. Grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9" x 13" pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, coconut, and nuts with a wooden spoon.
  • In another bowl, mix vanilla, eggs, and crushed pineapple.
  • Add wet ingredients to bowl with dry ingredients and mix together, using as minimum strokes as possible.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • To make Cream Cheese Frosting, combine all ingredients (listed above) and beat with mixer until smooth.
  • Ice cake with frosting while cake is warm.