I need a recipe for a fresh pineapple cake,

[MiMi_of_4]

muffins, bread, or something in the way of a quick dessert that will freeze well.

I have a fresh pineapple that is going to go bad before we can eat it, but we won't eat a whole dessert either, so if you've got a tried and true recipe, please post it ~ TIA

[Crabbie]

mimi, did you see the one I posted at ihmmb before the new posts got lost?

[Crabbie]

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE

Cake:

1 box yellow cake mix
1/4 cup applesauce
4 eggs
1 can (11 oz.) Mandarin oranges

Preheat oven to 350*F.

In a large bowl, mix all of the cake ingredients until moist. Beat by hand for 2 minutes.

Coat a 13" x 9" pan with non-stick spray.

Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Frosting:

1 container (8 oz.) cool whip
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice

In a large bowl, mix together all of the frosting ingredients until well blended. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. NOTE: To make a multilayer cake, bake in two 9" pans for 25 minutes, or until they test done. Place the cooled layers on platter and spread frosting on bottom layer, then place top layer on top and frost top and sides.

Submitted by: Connie Ingraham
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,176,133180-249193,00.html


my friend makes this with fresh pineapple instead of canned.

[Marysmom]

I say cut it up and freeze in a single layer on a wax paper or parchment lined cookie sheet. Then dump into a freezer ziplock. Then, make smoothies. It's perfect to use frozen fruit for smoothies, that way your smoothie is nice and thick. Or pina coladas, mmmm.

[MiMi_of_4]

Thanks for the recipe Crabbie. That looks delicious! And pina coladas sound wonderful, Marysmom!