Pineapple Pecan Dessert (Print Version)

A moist vintage-style pineapple cake topped with pecans and brown sugar, soaked in warm buttery glaze.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Prep

01 - 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple, including juice
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
04 - 2 cups plain flour
05 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
06 - Half a teaspoon of salt
07 - 1 cup brown sugar (for sprinkling on top)
08 - 1 cup chopped pecans (to scatter on top)

→ Sweet Icing

09 - 1 cup evaporated milk
10 - Half a cup of granulated sugar
11 - 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
12 - 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring

# Steps:

01 - Turn on your oven and set it to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray a 9×13 pan to stop sticking before you add the batter.
02 - Combine flour, salt, white sugar, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and all the pineapple (juice too) and mix until it's smooth and lump-free.
03 - Pour the batter into your oiled pan, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle the brown sugar and chopped nuts all over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when poked in the middle.
04 - While the cake bakes, toss evaporated milk, butter, and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat it over medium heat, stirring until it melts and starts bubbling. Once it's ready, stir in the vanilla and take it off the heat.
05 - Pull the baked cake from the oven and poke holes across its surface with a toothpick. Pour the hot icing all over, letting it seep into the holes and soak through the entire cake. Leave it in the pan to rest and settle.
06 - Once it's fully cooled, slice the cake into squares. Every piece offers a delicious combination of sweet, buttery icing, moist cake, and crunchy pecans.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - This granny-style dessert is a nostalgic treat combining juicy pineapple and buttery icing with a chewy texture.
02 - The pineapple keeps the cake moist, while the brown sugar and nuts on top add a mix of sweetness and crunch.
03 - Serve it warm for a gooey feel or chilled if you prefer firmer slices. Guaranteed delicious either way!

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