Do Nothing Cake Recipe
This Do Nothing Cake recipe is made simple with the help of a yellow cake mix. Moist, delicious cake is topped with a sweet topping that includes shredded coconut and chopped pecans. A classic cake that is sure to be a hit.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple
Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, crushed pineapple, and water into a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Pour the cake batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the topping by stirring together evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Once you remove the cake from the oven, poke a few holes in the top of the cake with a fork. Pour the topping over the cake. Let it completely cool before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 2mg