Cajun Cake Recipe
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Cajun Cake

By: Kitty 
"This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (105)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 pan
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, salt and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple and juice. Mix at low speed until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Have topping ready when cake is done.
  4. To Make Topping: In a saucepan, combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar and butter. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.
  5. When cake comes out of the oven, Pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by SCOOTERLOU   view full review
This cake was definitely a hit at the Rock potluck! And my husband agreed the one piece that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2006 by Angela   view full review
I took this to work for a Mardi Gras party and it was a big hit. Next time I would try poking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by willbake4shoes   view full review
Delicious and different. My father-in-law said it was possibly the best cake that he'd ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2003 by CATHYDOSTAL74   view full review
I had this cake at a potluck last night, had to have the recipe. It is better than delicious,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by domesticmess   view full review
This was so bland, I could not eat this cake.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by MERY PLATA   view full review
Excellent recipe! Everyone loved it, because of its texture and its presentation, I used a 10"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KEVINCOOK   view full review
This cake is delicious and very easy to put together. Since it is supposed to be a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Sara R   view full review
So good! My boyfriend and I are still working on this cake two days later and each bite is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Bev511   view full review
This cake was WONDERFUL! I followed the recipe exactly except I poked holes with a bamboo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2005 by roberma   view full review
The cake is better the second day!

 

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