Granny Cake

4.86 from 7 votes

This Granny Cake is a recipe passed down through our family for years. It's so simple to assemble in 10 minutes with no fancy equipment. We know it will become your new favorite dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake

Servings: servings

Calories: 379kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
20 ounce can undrained crushed pineapples
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Icing

1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping options: vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, or fresh whipped cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add eggs and crushed pineapple and mix again until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly the pecans and brown sugar over the top.
Bake 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
When 10 minutes remains on the bake time, make the topping. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and salted butter. Bring to a gentle boil, boil 1 minute, then turn off the heat and carefully stir in vanilla extract.
Once the cake is done, pour the icing over the cake while it's still warm. Cool slightly or completely before serving. Add toppings if desired.

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Notes

Storage:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We love to reheat the cake just slightly before serving, especially with ice cream!

You can freeze the cake or cake slices too for up to 2 months. We can't guarantee the texture will be as nice when it thaws.

Tips:

Make sure the cake cools completely before serving. This is key, it helps the icing to set to ensure it's that glossy and crinkly texture.
Pour the icing over while the cake is still warm. This is so important! Usually you wait for the cake to cool to frost it, but not with Granny Cake. By pouring it on while the cake is warm, the icing soaks into the cake for moist texture and flavor.
Don't boil the topping for more than a minute. This can cause the icing to break. Just heat until it simmers then remove from the heat and add the vanilla. You'll have a perfect glaze every time.
Swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds if desired. If you also don't care for nuts, you can omit them too.

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