Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan (or spray with cooking spray).

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the sugar and eggs.

Step 3

Add in the pineapple and vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Add in the flour and baking soda. Mix just until combined.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese and vanilla (using a hand or stand mixer) until smooth.

Step 9

Add in the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 10

Use a rubber spatula to spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.

Step 11

Sprinkle with walnuts.

Step 12

Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator in a sealed container.