This cake was a feature at the Chestnut Hill Restaurant that was located a few miles out of Caneyville, Kentucky. It was very popular amount the customers. Perfect blend of spice with pineapple and walnuts... topped with a cream cheese frosting!
Chestnut Hill Cake Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of self rising flour
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 3 whole, large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 18 ounces of crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 large bananas, chopped
- 1 cup of English walnut pieces
Directions:
Blend all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Pour cake batter into a regular sized cake pan or glass baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 F. A toothpick will come out of the center clean when the cake is done. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool and prepare a cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 8 ounces of powered sugar
Cream the butter and sugar together, then add the powered sugar a little at a time until the right texture is formed. Spread it onto a cooled cake and sprinkle English walnuts on to, or use whole pieces.
Enjoy! This is a great cake for fall and holiday baking. The aroma of the cinnamon baking gives a warm feeling of home.
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