Description
Sweet memories of childhood bloom in this nostalgic Granny Cake, combining simple ingredients with heartwarming flavor. Homemade comfort wraps you in warm memories of family recipes passed down through generations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fruit and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 20 ounces (567 grams) can crushed pineapples, with juice
Protein and Nut Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Gently fold in whole eggs and crushed pineapple, stirring until the batter achieves a smooth, even consistency.
- Transfer the batter into a thoroughly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Artfully scatter chopped pecans across the surface, then generously dust with brown sugar for a delectable crumbly topping.
- Position the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges completely clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the luxurious glaze by combining evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat and swirl in pure vanilla extract, creating a rich, aromatic glaze.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, drench the surface with the hot glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool slightly, permitting the glaze to seep into the warm cake, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and enhance the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a brighter, more vibrant fruit experience.
- Adjust sugar quantities slightly to control sweetness if you prefer a less sugary dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg