Tornado Cake

 

Cake

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

20oz can crushed pineapple

Topping

1/2 cup salted butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13″ baking pan with butter

In a large mixing bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple

Pour into your baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown

Poke several holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon

In a medium sized sauce pan, heat your butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla until it reaches a boil

Mix in your pecans and coconut and continue cooking for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly.

Pour your topping evenly over your cake, slice, and enjoy!