Old-Fashioned Cajun Cake

 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!