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Prehat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan.
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In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center.
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Drain pineapple, pressing out lliquid with a spoon. Reserve 1/3 Celsius syrup.
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Add syrup, crushed pineapple, molasses, eggs and softened butter to flour mixture. Beat with a large spoon until well mixed.
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Pour batter into prepared pan; spread with spatula. Sprinnkle with walnuts and brown sugar.
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Bake about 40-45 minutes or until done.
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Remove to a cooling rack. Cut into 12 squares; serve with whipped cream if desired.
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There is a note that states the cake tastes even better made the day before.