This Classic Do-Nothing Cake Recipe Will Blow Your Mind

This fruity-flavored cake will transport you to warm places…

Although there are many tempting cake recipes, they can often be too time-consuming and difficult to make. While it would be great to have time to create beautiful cakes that are complex, sometimes you need a cake that is easy to make and tastes delicious. We are excited to show you how easy it is to make this “do-nothing” recipe for a delicious, hugely tasty cake that doesn’t require much effort.

Serves 12-16
1 hour 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS :

Cake:

• 1 (8 or 11 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 (15.25oz) box yellow cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup walnut or pecans, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS :

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, vanilla, oil and water until moistened. Stir in crushed pineapple and beat until well blended.
3. Pour batter into greased baking dish and place in oven.
4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. During the last 15 minutes of cake bake time, combine sugar, evaporated milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until combined.
6. Turn off heat and stir in coconut and walnuts.
7. Poke holes all over hot cake, then immediately pour frosting over the top.
8. Let cool, then slice, serve and enjoy.