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Bayou Cake

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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (15 ounce) crushed pineapple
  • GLAZE
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (1/4 lb)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk (NOT condensed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Beat 1 1/2 cup sugar into eggs.

  • Step 2: Add flour, baking soda & salt and blend thoroughly.

  • Step 3: Stir in pineapple.

  • Step 4: Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan.

  • Step 5: Bake at 350°F about 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

  • Step 6: Meanwhile, combine butter, 1 cup sugar & milk in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 10 min until sugar is dissolved and sauce is thickened.

  • Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut & nuts.

  • Step 8: As soon as cake comes out of oven, spread coconut mixture over the top.

  • Step 9: Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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