Dive into the sweetness of our Southern Pineapple Cake, where every bite is a blend of tropical pineapple, crunchy pecans, and silky coconut frosting.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 – 20 oz can Dole crushed pineapple (with juice)
For the Topping:
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease or spray with baking spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple (with juice) until well combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
While cake is baking, heat butter, evaporated milk, vanilla, and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan until it begins to boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in pecans or walnuts and coconut and continue cooking on medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken slightly.
Remove baked cake from oven and poke holes all over the top using a wooden chopstick or the tines of a large serving fork.
Spread topping evenly over the top of the warm cake and let cool.
Slice and serve!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
