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Bake white cake according to package directions.
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Cool cake and poke holes in it using the end of a wooden spoon.
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In a pan, boil crushed pineapple with juice, 1 cup sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla extract for a few minutes.
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Pour the pineapple mixture over the cooled cake.
05 -
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Add remaining vanilla extract and 2 cups crushed pecans, mixing thoroughly.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cake. Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed pecans on top.
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Let the cake set overnight for best flavor or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate if setting overnight or storing leftovers.