Pineapple Bars

INGREDIENTS

oil   1/2 cup
eggs    2 beaten
lemon juice   2 tbsp
coconut extract    1/2 teaspoon
flour      2 1/2 cups

sugar      1 3/4 cup 

salt        1/2 tsp
baking soda        1/2 tsp
crushed pineapple, unstrained (3tbsp set aside for the frosting)  1 20 oz. can 

METHOD
Mix together the  oil, eggs, lemon juice and coconut extract. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until blended. Stir in the unstrained pineapple. Bake on a greased  pan  at 350º  F 25 - 30 minutes. Can be frosted immediately. 

Cream Cheese Frosting:

butter   1/2 cup softened
cream cheese   4 oz. softened
crushed pineapple        3 tbsp
vanilla extract          1/2 tsp
coconut extract        1/2 tsp
powdered sugar        3 cups
walnuts   1 cup or less if desired
flaked coconut    1 cup

Beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the pineapple and extracts. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat until smooth. Toast the walnuts and coconut briefly in the oven or on the stove top until the coconut is browned. Sprinkle over frosted cake.







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