Easy Texas Tornado Cake (Do Nothing Cake)
Easy to make, yet impossible to resist, our Tornado Cake recipe aka Do Nothing Cake is a dessert lover's dream come true. You're in for a treat with this Easy Texas Tornado Cake recipe, aka Do Nothing Cake.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
Coconut Pecan Topping
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and granulated sugar).
- Add eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with its juice. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from the oven. Allow to rest about 5-10 minutes, then poke holes in the top with a wooden skewer, end of a wooden spoon, a chopstick, or even with a fork.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla, over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in chopped pecans and coconut.
- While hot, pour the topping mixture over the cake, spreading evenly. Allow to set a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
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