Cajun Cake

Name: Cajun Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 9x13-pan
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs 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

Rating: 4.4 stars

147 Ratings
126 Reviews
9 Photos

This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel-pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.

By Kitty

Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

491.6 calories; 6.8 g protein; 76.5 g carbohydrates; 35.6 mg cholesterol; 401.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (126)

Most helpful positive review

SCOOTERLOU

06/25/2003

This cake was definitely a hit at the Rock potluck! And my husband agreed the one piece that was leftover the next day was even better cold out of the fridge. My thoughts for my next time making it are I will get the smaller coconut rather than shredded and cut it down to 1 cup. The pecans I would increase to 1-1/2 cups in the icing AND I will add at least 1/2 cup to the cake itself. This could only make it more devastatingly scrumptious! Read More

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(68)

Most helpful critical review

domesticmess

02/10/2011

This was so bland I could not eat this cake. Read More

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(19)

147 Ratings

5 star values: 97
4 star values: 28
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 7

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SCOOTERLOU

06/25/2003

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(68)

Angela

03/11/2006

I took this to work for a Mardi Gras party and it was a big hit. Next time I would try poking holes in the top before putting on the topping. It was also even better the next day moist and tasty. Read More

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(55)

willbake4shoes

11/12/2014

Delicious and different. One of the people I made it for said it was possibly the best cake that he'd ever had. Very moist and flavorful. I added a splash of vanilla to the cake and another splash to the coconut topping. The topping stays syrup-like and is absorbed by the cake. I also toasted my nuts. Great recipe! Read More

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(41)

CATHYDOSTAL74

03/01/2003

I had this cake at a potluck last night had to have the recipe. It is better than delicious melts in your mouth. I was reading some of the reviews about this cake and am wondering how anyone would know it was better the "second" day. I know it will not last till then at my house!!!:-)))))) Read More

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(25)

Mary Rovetto de Plata

03/04/2006

Excellent recipe! Everyone loved it because of its texture and its presentation I used a 10" ring mold and baked one day ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap in order to enhance the flavours. It serves perfectly well and was a hit congrats! I planned to serve it with praline ice cream but it was not necessary. Read More

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(19)

domesticmess

02/10/2011

This was so bland I could not eat this cake. Read More

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(19)

KEVINCOOK

11/11/2003

This cake is delicious and very easy to put together. Since it is supposed to be a caramel-pecan topping I might try brown sugar instead of white....It's fantastic as is though!!! Read More

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(16)

Bev511

03/01/2011

This cake was WONDERFUL! I followed the recipe exactly except I poked holes with a bamboo skewer all over the cake before spreading the sauce on. It needs NO modifications it is wonderful as is and I can't BELIEVE how easy it was to mix it all up in one bowl then make up the sauce so easy in just one pan! A winner! Read More

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(15)

Sara R

02/07/2008

So good! My boyfriend and I are still working on this cake two days later and each bite is better! For the topping next time I'll use all brown sugar (I used half white half brown this time) and less coconut. As other reviewers recommended I added pecans to the cake batter and it's delicious! My cake did take a little longer to cook through in the center than I expected. It was in the oven about 40-45 minutes but the wait was worth it! Thank you for a great recipe! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cajun Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 491.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 14 %

carbohydrates: 25 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 27 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 27 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 37 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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SCOOTERLOU

06/25/2003

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Angela

03/11/2006

I took this to work for a Mardi Gras party and it was a big hit. Next time I would try poking holes in the top before putting on the topping. It was also even better the next day moist and tasty.

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(55)

willbake4shoes

11/12/2014

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(41)

CATHYDOSTAL74

03/01/2003

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(25)

Mary Rovetto de Plata

03/04/2006

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(19)

domesticmess

02/10/2011

This was so bland I could not eat this cake.

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(19)

KEVINCOOK

11/11/2003

This cake is delicious and very easy to put together. Since it is supposed to be a caramel-pecan topping I might try brown sugar instead of white....It's fantastic as is though!!!

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(16)

Bev511