Hawaiian Pineapple Cake

Hawaiian Pineapple Cake is a tropical dessert with a simple yellow cake base and a creamy, caramel-like topping made with evaporated milk, sugar, butter, pecans, coconut, and vanilla

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 20 oz crushed pineapple undrained
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, pineapple, oil, salt, and vanilla. Beat for 3 minutes until well mixed.
2. Pour the batter into a 9×13 inch ungreased and unfloured baking pan.
3. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
4. While the cake is baking, make the topping. In a saucepan, bring the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla to a boil.
5. Add the pecans and coconut and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Pour the topping over the cake immediately after removing it from the oven.
7. Serve with Cool Whip or ice cream, if desired.

ENJOY!!