Easy Do Nothing Tornado Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
07 - 1 cup chopped pecans
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Topping

09 - ½ cup unsalted butter
10 - ⅔ cup evaporated milk
11 - 1 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 cup shredded coconut

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
02 - In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, salt, pineapple with juice, pecans, and vanilla extract until well blended.
03 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
04 - Combine butter, evaporated milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in coconut.
05 - Pour hot coconut topping over warm cake. Let cool completely in pan before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can be served chilled or at room temperature
02 - Keeps well covered at room temperature for 3-4 days