pineapple do nothing cake

Shreveport, LA
Updated on Jan 10, 2011

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.

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

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

How To Make pineapple do nothing cake

  • Step 1
    For the Pineapple Cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking oil.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    For the icing, add butter, sugar and evaporated milk together in a heavy saucepan.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Stir in 1 ½ cups coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour out onto warm cake and spread over the top.
  • Step 7
    Enjoy! This is wonderful either served while still warm or cooled.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #holiday
Keyword: #pecan
Keyword: #pineapple
Keyword: #Dessert
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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