Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and pineapple (with juice). Stir just until combined.
3. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and set.
4. While cake bakes, make frosting: melt butter, add sugar and milk, bring to boil for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
6. Pour warm frosting over hot cake and spread evenly.