Step 1

FIRST STEP:Preheat the oven to 350*

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Light grease with butter and flour a 9x13 baking pan

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SECOND STEP:In a large bowl, add in the baking soda, flour, eggs, sugar vanilla extract and the crushed pineapple

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Mix all those ingredients together with an electric hand mixer

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THIRD STEP:Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake on the center shelf for 40 to 45 minutes until the cake is golden in color

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When the cake is done, poke holes into the top. This can be done using the handle of a wooden spoon or the tines of a fork.

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FOURTH STEP:Set aside and allow to cool for 10 minutes

Step 15

In a medium saucepan, heat the evaporated milk, butter, sugar and vanilla until it comes to a boil

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FIFTH STEP:Mix in the coconut and the chopped pecans, continue cooking, stirring constantly for another 5 minutes

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Pour the topping over the cake evenly

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SIXTH STEP:Slice, serve and enjoy

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You could add a dollop of homemade whipped cream or whipped topping such as  Cool Whip just before serving.

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Enjoy!