4.3/5
(18 Votes)
Ingredients
- Cajun Cake
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16-oz crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 large eggs
- Coconut-Pecan Icing
- 12-oz can evaporated milk
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups packed shredded, sweetened coconut
- 1 cups toasted and chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter or spray an 11x7 baking dish and set aside.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
While cake bakes, prepare Coconut Pecan Icing.
Bring evaporated milk, butter and sugar to a boil, reduce heat and cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and add coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt.
Pour hot icing over warm cake; allow cake to cool to room temperature before serving.