Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks3 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup tightly packed shredded zucchini1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved1/2 cup chopped walnutsConfectioners’ sugarSugared cranberries, optional
Preparation
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice (save remaining juice for another use). Place the pineapple and reserved juice in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, vanilla and pineapple mixture; stir into the dry ingredients until blended. Fold in the zucchini, cranberries and nuts.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Just before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar. If desired, top with sugared cranberries.
