Crown Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter (soft)
• 1 1/3 c. white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. milk
• 2 c. flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. currants
• 1 egg
• a little milk
• 1 stick butter
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. chopped hickory nuts
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped hickory nuts