2 c. unsifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1/4 c. light molasses
2 eggs
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Grease and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. In large mixing bowl stir together flour, soda, salt, and sugar. Make a well in center. Drain pineapple, pressing out liquid with a spoon. Reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Add syrup, crushed pineapple, molasses, eggs and soft butter to flour mixture. Beat with a large spoon until well mixed. Pour batter into greased and floured pan. Spread with spatula. Sprinkle with nuts and brown sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until done. Remove to rack to cool. Cut into 12 squares. Serve with whipped cream if desired.