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.

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Southern Pineapple Cake

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Ingredients

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2 cupsall-purpose flour
2 cupssugar1 tsp. baking soda2large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice) For the Topping:1/2 cupbutter2/3 cupevaporated milk1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1 tsp. baking soda2large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice) For the Topping:1/2 cupbutter2/3 cupevaporated milk1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
2large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice) For the Topping:1/2 cupbutter2/3 cupevaporated milk1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice) For the Topping:1/2 cupbutter2/3 cupevaporated milk1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1/2 cupbutter
2/3 cupevaporated milk1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1/2 tspvanilla extract1 cupsugar1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1 cupsugar
1 cupchopped pecans or walnuts1 cupcoconut flakes
1 cupcoconut 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top, and spread the topping evenly.Let cool before serving.
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.
You can customize the recipe by adding or omitting nuts and coconut according to your preference.