“Grandma’s Cake Recipe”
Let me share a story about the most unforgettable cake my grandma used to bake. We always called it Granny Cake, and it’s the kind of treat that makes your taste buds light up with happiness.
This cake is far from ordinary—it always turns out incredibly moist, never crumbly or dry, with just the right blend of flavors and textures. One slice is all it takes to see why it became a beloved family staple.
The secret lies in a simple white cake base enhanced with a can of crushed pineapple. Don’t worry—it doesn’t turn into a pineapple-flavored cake. Instead, it adds gentle sweetness and unbeatable moisture. Then comes a layer of brown sugar and pecans sprinkled right on top. As it bakes, that mixture melts into a golden, crunchy, candy-like topping that’s pure perfection.
And it gets even better. While the cake is in the oven, you whip up a quick stovetop icing. The second the cake is done, you pour the hot icing over it. It sinks right in and creates a crackly, irresistible finish.
The name may be simple, but the cake is anything but. Try it once, and it’s sure to become part of your traditions too.
Granny Cake Recipe
📝 Ingredients
Cake
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, including juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Icing
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and pineapple (with the juice) and stir until everything is well blended.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish. Top evenly with the pecans and brown sugar.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the icing: heat the evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a saucepan until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the hot icing over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Allow it to cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
✨ Moist, sweet, crunchy, and crackly—Granny Cake delivers comfort in every single bite.
