Cajun Cake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 9x13-pan

Cajun Cake Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups white sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

¾ cup white sugar

¾ cup evaporated milk

½ cup margarine

1 cup chopped pecans

1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

Step 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.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean 30 to 35 minutes. Have the topping ready when the cake comes out of the oven.

Step 4

To Make Topping: In a saucepan combine milk 3/4 cup sugar and margarine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.

Step 5

When cake comes out of the oven pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 491.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 76.5g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 49.8g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 35.6mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 431.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 4.9mg 8%

Folate: 67.1mcg 17%

Calcium: 67.3mg 7%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 34.2mg 12%

Potassium: 224.6mg 6%

Sodium: 401.6mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 170.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.