Yum Yum Cake – Old Southern Recipe
This classic Southern cake is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy pineapple and rich coconut icing.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Self-Rising Flour | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Baking Soda | 2 teaspoons |
| Crushed Pineapple (drained) | 2 cups |
For the Icing:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Margarine (or Butter) | 1 stick |
| Pet Milk (or Evaporated Milk) | 1 small can (5 oz) |
| Coconut | 1 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Chopped Pecans | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Cake Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, sugar, baking soda, and crushed pineapple. Mix until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Icing: While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, boil sugar, margarine, and milk for two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, vanilla, and pecans.
- Ice the Cake: Pour the icing over the warm cake immediately after removing it from the oven.
Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy this delicious Southern treat!
