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I think more \u201cfruit\u201d is what is needed for our \u201ctaste buds\u201d. I may also add 1 tsp vanilla stirred into the pineapple, as I do in my Swedish Pineapple cake..\u00a0\nThanks for this recipe. I know it will be yummy!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedHelmet"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and so quick and easy. I used a whole large can of crushed pineapple and was glad I did as I thought it needed the extra moisture. I will definitely be making it again and the only change I will make is to cook the shredded carrots in the microwave first as they were still a little crunchy when everything else was done. Didn't make it any less delicious, just a texture issue for us. I served it topped with vanilla bean ice cream to company and we all enjoyed it immensely.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMustache"},"reviewBody":"Made this on a rainy afternoon. Super easy and tasted just like carrot cake. As a couple other reviewers mentioned, don't drain the pineapple (the cake needs the moisture). It definitely made the house smell terrific (as another reviewer mentioned) and everyone was happy to have a little afternoon snack.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleMustache"},"reviewBody":"I could not believe something that was this easy to make could taste this delicious. I followed the other suggestions and used a 20 oz. can of pineapple, undrained. It was so moist and yummy. I did have to bake mine about 10 minutes longer. Served with cool whip. Everyone raved. Didn't last long. Am making another one for a friend who just had surgery. 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Most dump cakes call for more wet ingredients.....I wish I\u2019d had checked that out before wasting my time and $$$.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFish"},"reviewBody":"Very underrated. Very bland. If you want carrot cake make it. This is not carrotcake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSnow"},"reviewBody":"Ok. I have yet to make it, but I like that you posted this recipe and love the reviews - successes and not so successful to let us know to keep the moisture in - do not drain...etc.. I am thinking of adding apple pie filling, too. I will keep you all posted. I saw a carrot cake recipe with apples.. ;)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCorn"},"reviewBody":"Made this cake and was very disappointed. It was very dry and didn't have much taste.This is the first time I've used one of your recipes and had bad luck! I used to take your magazine several years ago and had used your recipes and found them very tasty.I did read the comments, but followed the recipe as provided. 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