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granny cake

(4 ratings)
ncleme5 avatar
Recipe by
Nancy Clemens
@ncleme5
Carpentersville, IL

My Mom's been gone for some time now and this is one of the recipes she gave me after I tried it and loved it. Funny how little things like recipes bring back memories and times spent together...enjoy!

(4 ratings)
yield 6 -12 depending on how you slice it
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For granny cake

  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 c
    crushed pineapple (one 15 oz can, do not drain)
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts (chopped or cut up halves)
  • 1 c
    canned milk (evaporated)
  • 1 stick
    margarine
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make granny cake

  • 1
    Mix together first 4 ingredients (sugar, flour, soda & salt.)
  • 2
    Then add in eggs and crushed pineapple. Mix with spoon until all moistened.
  • 3
    Pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
  • 4
    Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar and the walnuts over the cake mixture.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. ( no need to cover)
  • 6
    Boil 1 cup canned milk with 1 stick of margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla. (just to boil and take off heat)
  • 7
    Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake.
  • 8
    Cut into squares and serve with ice cream and/or whipped cream. Keep pan covered so it doesn't dry out.
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