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Step 1
Gather the ingredients for the cake:
2 1/2 cups of self rising flour
1/2 cup of vegetable shortening
1 can of crushed pineapple
2 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 eggs -
Step 2
Mix all the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix until blended well.
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Step 3
Pour the cake batter into a lightly grease and floured 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
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Step 4
Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 5
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. When the cake is done it will be golden brown.
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Step 6
While the cake is baking, gather the ingredients for the topping and prepare.
2 cups of sugar
1 1/2 cup of evaporated milk
1 cup of coconut
1 stick of margarine or butter
1 cup of pecan pieces -
Step 7
Bring the sugar, margarine and evaporated milk to a boil over medium heat.
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Step 8
Once it is boiling, reduce the heat. Then simmer it for 10 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove completely from heat. Now add the nuts and coconut.
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Step 10
Pour over the cake while the topping and cake is warm.
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Step 11
This cake taste best served warm. If your family is not large, you can cut this in individual servings and freeze.
