Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix the eggs, undrained crushed pineapple, flour, 1 cup of the white sugar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla together and stir until just combined. Pour batter into one ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. Combine the light brown sugar and the chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the top of the cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove cake from oven and pour topping over hot cake.
4. To Make Topping: In a small saucepan combine the butter or margarine, the evaporated milk, the remaining 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Mixture will be thin. Pour over hot cake.