Granny Cake
This old-fashioned Granny Cake is ultra-moist, packed with pineapple, brown sugar, and pecans, then soaked in a rich, buttery vanilla icing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12–16
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Icing:
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs and the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice). Mix until just combined.
Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the icing: While the cake is baking, combine evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Soak the cake: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the hot icing evenly over the top.
Cool & serve: Let the cake cool slightly to allow the icing to soak in. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
No electric mixer needed — this is a true one-bowl, old-fashioned cake.
Can be made a day ahead; flavors get even better as it sits.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/granny-cake/
