For the easiest-ever cake, do (almost) nothing.
I have a few go-to cookie and brownie recipes, but I rarely dabble in cakes.
But when I came across a 1940s-era recipe for something called Do Nothing Cake, I was intrigued.
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What Is Do Nothing Cake (aka Texas Tornado Cake)?
Think of it as the predecessor todump cakesandpoke cakes.
The original recipe combines eggs, sugar, flour, and baking soda with canned crushed pineapple.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh
First and foremost, its a very sweet cake.
I cut the amount of sugar in half, and the cake still turned out perfectly sweet.
This really helped bring in a nice nuttiness that contrasted perfectly with the sweet pineapple.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh
I left this step optional, but I recommend it if you have the time.
This will definitely become my go-to cake recipe, given how easy to make and well-loved it is.
Meanwhile, make the topping.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar.
Remove from heat and stir in the coconut, pecans, and salt.
Once the cake comes out of the oven, use a chopstick to poke holes all over the cake.
Allow to cool or serve warm.
Store leftover cake, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
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