Do nothing cake

 

When a friend brought this unmade cake to a church dinner, everyone insisted on getting the recipe. It's so juicy and delicious! This is one of those cakes that you just have to share with the neighbors, especially if you had to borrow sugar to make it. It's easy, moist, and incredibly flavorful. The frosting soaks into the cake, making it irresistibly moist. I even poked holes in the cake to help it absorb more of the glaze.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and crushed pineapple (including the juice). Stir everything together with a spoon until well mixed.

Pour the batter into a 13 x 9-inch cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 2: Make the Glaze

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly, which usually takes about 5 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Glaze the Cake

Once the cake is done, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Pour the warm glaze over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

Let the cake cool slightly before serving. The frosting will soak into the cake, making it incredibly moist and flavorful. Enjoy your delicious and juicy pineapple cake with coconut walnut glaze!