Pineapple Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Slice and enjoy!