Cajun Cake
This Cajun Cake is a tropical delight! Moist and flavorful, it's perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat at home!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (in natural juice, undrained)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature and beaten)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweet cream butter (salted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cake bakes evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple (with its juice), beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the sweet cream butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled completely on a wire rack, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle the coconut flakes and chopped pecans on top for added texture and flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric Mixer
- 9x13 inch Baking Pan
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- For an extra moist cake, you can brush the top with a little pineapple juice after baking.