Homemade Granny Cake
This Homemade Granny Cake is an old-fashioned favorite — moist, sweet, and rich with crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and pecans, then topped with a buttery vanilla icing that soaks right into the cake. A true comfort dessert that tastes just like Grandma used to make!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapples with juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Icing
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat in eggs until mixture is smooth.
- Stir in crushed pineapples with juice, brown sugar, and chopped pecans until well blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil gently for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Immediately pour the hot icing over the warm cake, spreading evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use fresh chopped pecans for a crunchier texture and richer flavor. Pour the icing while the cake is still hot to allow it to soak in and create a moist, buttery finish.