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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 inch glass baking dish with a tablespoon of butter and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl beat together cake mix, 3 eggs, vegetable oil, and evaporated milk on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in crushed pineapple (including juice) until combined.
Step 4
Pour the cake batter into the baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 5
In a heavy saucepan whisk together egg yolks and evaporated milk.
Step 6
Add sugar, butter, and vanilla and heat over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil.
Step 7
Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and deepens to a golden color. This takes about 5 minutes after mixture has come to a boil).
Step 8
Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut flakes. Set aside until the cake finishes cooking.
Step 9
When cake comes out of the oven, poke all over with the handle of a wooden spoon. Gently spread topping evenly over the top.
Step 10
Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting into pieces and serving.