Get ready to indulge in a slice of tropical paradise with this Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake!
Ingredients:
– 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, with juices
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
– 1 1/2 cups sugar (for icing)
– 2 cups shredded coconut
– 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped, toasted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt (for icing)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and crushed pineapple (juices included).
3. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix!
4. Pour the luscious batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, let’s whip up the icing! In a saucepan over high heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, and butter.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut, toasted pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
9. Once your cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the icing generously over the top, spreading it evenly.
10. Allow the cake to cool and let the icing set before slicing and serving. Enjoy every bite of this delightful creation!
