old chop suey cake. a church lady's recipe

Name: OLD CHOP SUEY CAKE. a Church Lady's Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) flour; 2 - eggs; 1 can(s) 20-oz. crushed pineapple and juice; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans; 2 cup(s) sugar....... or less...to your tastes.; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

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Nancy J. Patrykus

Spokane, WA

Updated on Nov 24, 2012

This delicious cake recipe has been around a very long time. It was the rage in the 40's! during WORLD WAR 2 era. Why is it called a "CHOP SUEY" cake ?? I can not find an answer, but I believe it is because it looks a little like...CHOP SUEY! You may have to use your immagation a little. O.K.,so stretch it a bit! LOL I remember the great taste, can you ??? NOTE: When you serve this cake, PlEASE SAY a PRAYER, and THANK ALL OF OUR GREAT VETERANS! WITH OUT THEM ..WE MAY NOT BE HERE TODAY..TO ENJOY THIS CAKE Nancy...11/24/12

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method ---

yield family & guests

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 - eggs
1 can 20-oz. crushed pineapple and juice
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups sugar....... or less...to your tastes.
2 teaspoons baking soda

How To Make old chop suey cake. a church lady's recipe

Step 1

Combine all into a bowl, mix by hand (and a spoon..HA!) until well blended. DO not beat!! Pour into a 9x13 inch greased baking pan. bake in a 350F. Pre-heated oven for 35-40 minutes.

Step 2

FROSTING; 1-8 oz.cream cheese 1/4 butter butter can be used now! 2 cups powdered sugar 1-tsp. vanilla Mix and beat till smooth, pour onto cake ..right from the oven. Add a handfull of more chopped pecans sprinkled on the top. Chill. Keep in refrigerator.
Step 3

This cake was a real treat... when we had it... and not to often... as butter and sugar was rationed during the war years! Actually back in the 40's we never had it with frosting!!!! It was still delicious!!!
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