God Bless America Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and pineapple (with juices), then mix in flour, baking soda and salt.

Step 3

Once cake ingredients come together, transfer to prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 5

While cake bakes, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove mixture from heat, then stir in shredded coconut, pecans, vanilla extract and salt.

Step 8

Remove cake from oven and pour icing over the top, then spread into an even layer. Set aside and let set before slicing and serving.