Texas Cake – Old Southern Recipe

A fabulous crispy crust develops on top. It’s my favorite part of a Southern cake.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups self-rising flour
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups crushed pineapple (drained)

Icing
1 cup sugar
1 stick margarine (I used butter)
1 small can Pet milk (5 oz) (evaporated milk)
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased 9×13″ pan.

Bake for 25 minutes or until it tests done in a 350 degree oven.

Ice while still warm.

Icing

Boil sugar, margarine and milk for two minutes (stir constantly).

Remove from heat. Add coconut, vanilla and pecans.

Pour over cake while still warm.