Do Nothing Tornado Cake

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Ingredients:

Cake-

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 20oz can crushed pineapple

Topping-

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13″ baking pan with butter
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple
  3. Pour into your baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown
  4. Poke several holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon
  5. In a medium sized sauce pan, heat your butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla until it reaches a boil
  6. Mix in your pecans and coconut and continue cooking for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly
  7. Pour your topping evenly over your cake, slice, and enjoy!

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