Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. In a large bowl combine white sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt, whisk.

Step 2

Then add eggs, crushed pineapples with juice and mix with a spoon until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the batter into a baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dough with chopped pecans and brown sugar. Place the baking dish in the oven, bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry.

Step 5

Icing: Mix evaporated milk, white sugar, and butter in a little saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Remove icing from heat, add vanilla, and stir.

Step 6

Take the pie out of the oven, prick it with a toothpick or bamboo skewer around the entire perimeter. This is necessary in order for the icing to saturate the entire pie.

Step 7

Pour hot icing over the cake and let cool completely. Cut into pieces and serve.