This recipe is not just about mixing ingredients; it’s a journey back in time to a place where food was more than sustenance—it was a celebration of life, love, and community. So, let’s embark on this culinary adventure together and uncover the secrets of the Old-Fashioned Cajun Cake.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 eggs, beaten
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
How To Make Old-Fashioned Cajun Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix in pineapple, including the juice, and the eggs. Mix until well blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
- While cake bakes, make the icing:
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in coconut and pecans and remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour over warm cake, spreading out evenly with a rubber spatula as needed. Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!