Step 1

Bake a white cake according to package directions.

Step 2

Cool and poke holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon.

Step 3

In a pan boil crushed pineapple with juice and 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for a few minutes. Then pour over cool cake.

Step 4

In large bowl mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar.

Step 5

Add remaining vanilla and 2 cups crushed pecans, mix good and put on cake.

Step 6

Add 1 cup crushed pecans on top.

Step 7

Let cake set overnight for best flavor or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate cake if making overnight or any leftovers.