Nanny's Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
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1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
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3 cups sugar
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5 large eggs
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1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink*
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3 cups cake flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pineapple Filling
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
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Pineapple Filling:
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2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 cup reserved drained crushed pineapple
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1 cup water
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Cream Chesse Frosting:
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup pineapple juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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