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This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel pecan sauce that soaks into the cake..

Cajun Cake

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 cups white sugar
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 eggs
    1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
    3/4 cup white sugar
    3/4 cup evaporated milk
    1/2 pound butter
    1 cup chopped pecans
    1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Instructions

    1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.

    2 In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, salt and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple and juice. Mix at low speed until well blended.

    3 Pour batter into prepared 9×13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Have topping ready when cake is done.

    4 To Make Topping: In a saucepan, combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar and butter. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.

    5 When cake comes out of the oven, Pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.