Cajun Cake

I have been making this for a while now and it is really good!The topping has a nice pecan flavor.Sometimes I add about 1/4 cup more pineapple.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 large cake

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl sift together flour,1 1/2 cups sugar,salt and baking soda.
3. Add eggs,pineapple and juice.
4. Mix at low speed until blended.
5. Pour into pan (I use a long square pan) and bake 30-35 minutes.
6. Topping: In a medium sized pan combine the evaporated milk,sugar and butter.
7. Bring to a low boil.
8. Add pecans and coconut.
9. Reduce heat and let simmer while cake is baking.
10. Spoon over hot cake.