Description
This Pineapple Coconut God Bless America Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, with juices
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well blended. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While cake is baking, combine evaporated milk, butter, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and mixture begins to simmer. Add shredded coconut, toasted pecans, vanilla extract, and salt. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, pour the hot icing evenly over the top. Allow cake to cool before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or a splash of rum extract for extra flavor.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes for deeper nutty flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the icing fully soaks in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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