granny cake

(4 RATINGS)
246 Pinches
Carpentersville, IL
Updated on Jul 1, 2011

My Mom's been gone for some time now and this is one of the recipes she gave me after I tried it and loved it. Funny how little things like recipes bring back memories and times spent together...enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6-12 depending on how you slice it

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 cups crushed pineapple (one 15 oz can, do not drain)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped or cut up halves)
  • 1 cup canned milk (evaporated)
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make granny cake

  • Step 1
    Mix together first 4 ingredients (sugar, flour, soda & salt.)
  • Step 2
    Then add in eggs and crushed pineapple. Mix with spoon until all moistened.
  • Step 3
    Pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar and the walnuts over the cake mixture.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. ( no need to cover)
  • Step 6
    Boil 1 cup canned milk with 1 stick of margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla. (just to boil and take off heat)
  • Step 7
    Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake.
  • Step 8
    Cut into squares and serve with ice cream and/or whipped cream. Keep pan covered so it doesn't dry out.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #pineapple
Keyword: #cupboard
Keyword: #staples
Method: Bake

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