Here’s a full recipe card for Do Nothing Tornado Cake — a crazy-easy, ultra-moist dessert that’s pure comfort food! 🍰
🌪️ Do Nothing Tornado Cake
🍽️ Servings: 12
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 35–40 mins
💥 Flavor: Sweet, rich, coconutty
🍰 Texture: Moist, dense, gooey topping
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
🔥 Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice. Stir by hand until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the topping:
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, butter, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately pour the warm topping over the hot cake.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips & Notes
- Don’t drain the pineapple — the juice is key for the moist texture.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for a cozy flavor boost.
- This cake gets even better the next day after the topping soaks in!
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Do Nothing Tornado Cake!
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
35
minutesIngredients
For the Cake:
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
For the Topping:
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice. Stir by hand until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the topping:
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, butter, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately pour the warm topping over the hot cake.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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