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Cajun Cake

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"This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.."
Cajun Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 84 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by SCOOTERLOU 
This cake was definitely a hit at the Rock potluck! And my husband agreed the one piece that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by JennyGirl 
Delicious and different. My father-in-law said it was possibly the best cake that he'd ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2006 by Angela 
I took this to work for a Mardi Gras party and it was a big hit. Next time I would try poking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2003 by CATHYDOSTAL74 
I had this cake at a potluck last night, had to have the recipe. It is better than delicious,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KEVINCOOK 
This cake is delicious and very easy to put together. Since it is supposed to be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by MERY PLATA 
Excellent recipe! Everyone loved it, because of its texture and its presentation, I used a 10"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Sara R 
So good! My boyfriend and I are still working on this cake two days later and each bite is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2005 by roberma 
The cake is better the second day! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by KLPOLLARD 
I made two cakes - one for me to take to work and another for my husband to take to work. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by EILISH40 
This is one of my favorite cakes. The name of it I have is "Top me twice cake" so I gather it... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cajun Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 273

  • Total Fat: 13.1g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 203mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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