Super Simple Pineapple Cake

Submitted by Lord Bezoar

"I picked this recipe up while living in Argentina from an incredible family down there. This is super simple and the syrup makes it a very moist and sweet cake. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 9x13 Cake
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• For the Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar

• For the Syrup

• 1⁄4 slice margarine
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Mix the dry ingredients for the cake.
2. Stir in the Eggs and Pineapple.
3. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan.
4. Sprinkle the Coconut and Brown Sugar over the top.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 min--or until cake is slightly browned on top and passes the "toothpick test".
6. Once the cake is out of the oven, mix all of the syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
7. Pour hot mixture over the warm cake.
8. Make sure you let the cake sit for a few minutes to let the syrup get completely absorbed before serving.