Granny Cake is an old fashioned cake that is just as loved today as it was years ago. It’s not only moist and delicious, but it’s super easy to make. This is a great cake for any occasion and I promise it will disappear in no time.
If you are a fan of old-fashioned desserts, homemade granny cake will be sure to satisfy your cravings and make you want to hug your grandmother.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapples, with juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Icing
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
How To Make Homemade Granny Cake
- Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda and salt, then mix in eggs and pineapple.
- Pour batter into your pan and top with an even layer of pecans and brown sugar.
- Place baking dish in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- While cake cooks, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then pour over hot cake.
- Let cake cool so it absorbs icing, then slice, serve and enjoy.
