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🍰 Do Nothing Cake

May 8, 2025 by Melissa Harrison Leave a Comment

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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:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Stir until well mixed — no mixer needed!
  3. Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  6. 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
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🍰 Do Nothing Cake

Servings

12

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

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

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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