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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, salt, pineapple with juice, pecans, and vanilla extract until well blended.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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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.
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Pour hot coconut topping over warm cake. Let cool completely in pan before serving.