Cajun Cake

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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.