This Do Nothing Cake is as effortless as it is delicious! Made with simple pantry staples, crushed pineapple, and topped with a rich coconut-pecan glaze — it’s a super moist, old-fashioned dessert that lives up to its name!
🍰 Do Nothing Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 12
📝 Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice, undrained)
🥥 Topping Ingredients:
- 1 stick (½ cup) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Stir until well mixed — no mixer needed!
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cake bakes, make the topping:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 5–6 minutes, stirring often. - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Immediately pour warm topping over the hot cake. Let soak and cool slightly before serving.
✅ Tips:
- No need to drain the pineapple — the juice keeps the cake ultra moist.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Serve warm or chilled — it tastes even better the next day!
🧊 Storage:
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake freezes well (without topping) for up to 2 months.
🍰 Do Nothing Cake
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIngredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice, undrained)
🥥 Topping Ingredients:
1 stick (½ cup) butter
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Stir until well mixed — no mixer needed!
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cake bakes, make the topping:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 5–6 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Immediately pour warm topping over the hot cake. Let soak and cool slightly before serving.
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