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pineapple do nothing cake

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Debbie Thurmond
@debbiethurmond
Shreveport, LA

This is an easy cake that always gets rave reviews! I don't remember where I originally got this recipe, but it is one I have been making for years. It is so hard not to have seconds with this one.

(4 ratings)
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For pineapple do nothing cake

  • PINEAPPLE CAKE
  • 2 c
    self- rising flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple (20 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • WARM COCONUT PECAN ICING
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded coconut
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make pineapple do nothing cake

  • 1
    For the Pineapple Cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking oil.
  • 2
    Mix the flour and the sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, vanilla and the can of undrained crushed pineapple and mix until well blended with electric mixer on medium speed.
  • 3
    Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared 9 x 13 pan and bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Be very careful not to overbake.
  • 4
    For the icing, add butter, sugar and evaporated milk together in a heavy saucepan.
  • 5
    Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring CONSTANTLY. Once mixture begins to boil, cook until mixture thickens ( about 7 to 10 minutes). When thickened, remove from heat.
  • 6
    Stir in 1 ½ cups coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour out onto warm cake and spread over the top.
  • 7
    Enjoy! This is wonderful either served while still warm or cooled.
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