Granny Cake

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This Granny Cake is a timeless dessert that’s simple to make yet incredibly rich and moist. With a tender pineapple cake base, a sweet pecan and brown sugar topping, and a warm, buttery icing that soaks into every crevice, this cake is the perfect comforting treat.

Granny Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

Ingredients:	Quantity
Sugar	1 ½ cups
All-purpose flour	2 cups
Baking soda	1 teaspoon
Salt	½ teaspoon
Large eggs	2
Crushed pineapples, with juice	1 (20 oz) can
Brown sugar	1 cup
Pecans, chopped	1 cup

For the Icing:

Ingredients:	Quantity
Evaporated milk	1 cup
Sugar	½ cup
Unsalted butter	½ cup (1 stick)
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon

How to Make Granny Cake:

Prep Oven & Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, mix in the eggs and the crushed pineapples with their juice until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the 1 cup of chopped pecans and 1 cup of brown sugar over the top of the batter. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the Icing: While the cake is baking, combine the evaporated milk, ½ cup of sugar, and ½ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Pour and Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Immediately pour the hot icing evenly over the hot cake. Let the cake cool in the pan for a while so it fully absorbs the icing. Slice, serve, and enjoy!