CAJUN CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Cajun Cake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by CandyH

Number Of Ingredients 16

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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

Steps:

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.