This easy to make cake comes together easily and quickly. It's decadent but not overly sweet.
Cake:
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
20 oz. can crushed pineapple plus its juices
Topping:
1/2 c. salted butter
1/2 t. vanilla extract
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. sweetened coconut flakes
Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla and crushed pineapple. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Poke several holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
Topping:
In a medium saucepan, heat butter, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla until it reaches a boil. Mix in pecans and coconut; continue cooking for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly.
Pour topping evenly over cake; slice.
Serve.