Pecan Cajun Cake

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!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease an 11×14-inch baking dish.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Pierce the top of the cake with a toothpick and spread pecan topping over cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316
Calories
12g
Fat
50g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol27mg 9%
Sodium206mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars37g
Protein4g
Vitamin C3mg 14%
Calcium47mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium125mg 3%

*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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