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Pecan Cajun Cake

Great for a Mardi Gras-themed dinner party! I was a member of the Barksdale AFB Officers' Wive's gourmet club. This cake was made for one of our luncheons. Guaranteed Cajun!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 5121.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 11x14-inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk or Spatula For mixing batter and topping ingredients
  • 1 Toothpicks For testing cake doneness and piercing for topping absorption

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed pineapple
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease an 11x14-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, pineapple, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, eggs, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and margarine together in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat and stir pecans and vanilla extract into sugar mixture.
  • Pierce the top of the cake with a toothpick and spread pecan topping over cake.

Notes

1. The recipe calls for a relatively low oven temperature (300°F). Ensure your oven is accurately calibrated to prevent under or over-baking. This lower temperature typically results in a denser, moister cake.2. For enhanced flavor, lightly toast the chopped pecans before incorporating them into the topping. This brings out their nutty essence.3. Ensure the cake is still warm when you spread the pecan topping. This allows the glaze to seep into the cake, creating a more cohesive and moist finish.4. Margarine is specified, but unsalted butter can be substituted for a richer flavor in the topping.5. The pineapple adds natural moisture and sweetness; be mindful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.