Makeover Pineapple Nut Cake

MAKEOVER PINEAPPLE NUT CAKE

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar blend
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

FROSTING:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel Cheese
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend and baking soda. Combine eggs and pineapple; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 16 servings.

*Taste of Home