Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southern Pineapple Cake, a heavenly dessert that blends tropical pineapple, crunchy pecans, and silky coconut frosting. Each slice promises a taste of paradise, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice) For the Topping:
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- For the topping, heat butter, evaporated milk, vanilla, and sugar in a saucepan until boiling.
- Stir in pecans or walnuts and coconut, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top, and spread the topping evenly.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Be sure to spread the topping evenly over the warm cake to ensure thorough absorption.
You can customize the recipe by adding or omitting nuts and coconut according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Keywords: Southern Pineapple Cake, Pineapple Cake Recipe, Coconut Pecan Frosting, Tropical Dessert, Homemade Baking, Cake Recipe, Comfort Food, Pineapple Recipe, Coconut Recipe.