PINEAPPLE PECAN SUNSHINE CAKE
Don't you just love a stir-together cake? This recipe has been around for decades (absolutely NO credit to me!), but I recently saw Stephanie Keen's very similar Granny Cake recipe on JAP where she added a boiled topping to the hot pineapple cake. I knew I had to try it. So here's my dusted-off recipe with Stephanie's boiled...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly mist a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
- 2. MANAGEMENT TIP FOR BEGINING BAKERS: Set out all of your ingredients before starting to make sure you have them all. (Don't ask how I know this!) Then, since you're measuring anyway, measure out ALL of your ingredients into the proper bowl or pan at the same time. This saves time and you're able to start the clean-up faster. OK, back to the recipe. =^..^=
- 3. In a large bowl, add the pineapple & juice, eggs, white sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, and, if desired, cinnamon. Stir it all together until it's well-blended. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- 4. Sprinkle the cake batter with the brown sugar...
- 5. ...then add the nuts on top. (Notice that I only added nuts to part of my cake since not everyone in my family loves pecans as much as I do! What a pity...)
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, testing early with a toothpick in the center of the cake. MANAGEMENT NOTE: If you're going to make the boiled topping, set your timer for 25 minutes so you can start cooking the topping at that point and get it all done by the time the cake is baked.
- 7. BOILED TOPPING DIRECTIONS: Heat the evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, until it comes to a full, rolling boil. Remove from the heat & add the vanilla. **This takes about 10-15 minutes, so plan to have it ready when the cake comes out of the oven.
- 8. As soon as the cake is done, take it from the oven & place on a cooling rack.
- 9. If you've made the boiled topping, pour the HOT topping over the HOT cake. It will soak in as it cools.
- 10. Allow the cake & topping to cool completely before serving. Or not. =^..^=
- 11. CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING DIRECTIONS: Put the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a mixing bowl while the cake is cooling so the butter & cream cheese can soften. Using a mixer, beat them together until smooth. Slowly add the confectioner's sugar, beating between additions. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, then decorate with nuts, if desired.
- 12. Refrigerate leftovers, if there are any. =^..^=
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Asad Mehmood
[email protected]This is a delicious cake! The pineapple and pecans give it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Gary Donnelly
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of pineapple and pecans.
ALEX ARFAN MAFUJ
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
RGR COHTO
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The pineapple and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Beka Alcee
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Blessing Agadagba
[email protected]I've tried this cake with both fresh and canned pineapple, and I prefer the fresh pineapple. It gives the cake a much brighter flavor.
Abul Kashim
[email protected]This is my go-to cake recipe when I need something quick and easy. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Bradley Machiwana
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. I also like to add a cup of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Togtuur Daakt
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! The frosting is especially good.
LEE MILLER
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple, depending on what I have on hand.
Faith Cherop
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pineapple, pecans, and cream cheese frosting is divine.
Moha Manaa
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and pecans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.