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Do Nothing Tornado Cake!

Ingredients

Cake-

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 20 oz 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 9x13" 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!