Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Pour cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, crushed pineapple, and water into a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.

Step 3

Pour the cake batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.