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pineapple pecan sunshine cake

(1 rating)
TchrLdy71 avatar
Recipe by
Fran Miller
@TchrLdy71
Parkersburg, WV

Don't you just love a stir-together cake? This recipe has been around for decades (absolutely NO credit to me!), but I recently saw Stephanie Keen's very similar Granny Cake recipe on JAP where she added a boiled topping to the hot pineapple cake. I knew I had to try it. So here's my dusted-off recipe with Stephanie's boiled topping, used with permission. (Thanks, Stephanie!) Another option is Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting instead of the boiled topping. Choices are what make baking so much fun, right? =^..^=

(1 rating)
yield 8 -12, depending on serving size
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pineapple pecan sunshine cake

  • 20 oz
    can of crushed pineapple and its juice
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon, optional
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 c
    coarsely chopped pecans, optional
  • OPTION 1: BOILED TOPPING (COURTESY OF STEPHANIE KEEN)
  • 1 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1 stick
    margarine (i used butter.)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • OPTION 2: CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1/4 c
    margarine or butter, softened
  • 8 oz
    package of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 lb
    (about 4 cups) confectioner's sugar
  • some
    extra pecans for decoration, optional

How To Make pineapple pecan sunshine cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly mist a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    MANAGEMENT TIP FOR BEGINING BAKERS: Set out all of your ingredients before starting to make sure you have them all. (Don't ask how I know this!) Then, since you're measuring anyway, measure out ALL of your ingredients into the proper bowl or pan at the same time. This saves time and you're able to start the clean-up faster. OK, back to the recipe. =^..^=
  • 3
    In a large bowl, add the pineapple & juice, eggs, white sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, and, if desired, cinnamon. Stir it all together until it's well-blended. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • 4
    Sprinkle the cake batter with the brown sugar...
  • 5
    ...then add the nuts on top. (Notice that I only added nuts to part of my cake since not everyone in my family loves pecans as much as I do! What a pity...)
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, testing early with a toothpick in the center of the cake. MANAGEMENT NOTE: If you're going to make the boiled topping, set your timer for 25 minutes so you can start cooking the topping at that point and get it all done by the time the cake is baked.
  • 7
    BOILED TOPPING DIRECTIONS: Heat the evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, until it comes to a full, rolling boil. Remove from the heat & add the vanilla. **This takes about 10-15 minutes, so plan to have it ready when the cake comes out of the oven.
  • 8
    As soon as the cake is done, take it from the oven & place on a cooling rack.
  • 9
    If you've made the boiled topping, pour the HOT topping over the HOT cake. It will soak in as it cools.
  • 10
    Allow the cake & topping to cool completely before serving. Or not. =^..^=
  • 11
    CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING DIRECTIONS: Put the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a mixing bowl while the cake is cooling so the butter & cream cheese can soften. Using a mixer, beat them together until smooth. Slowly add the confectioner's sugar, beating between additions. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, then decorate with nuts, if desired.
  • 12
    Refrigerate leftovers, if there are any. =^..^=
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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