Do Nothing Cake { Twister Cake }

July 13, 2023

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Ever hear of “Do Nothing Cake”? This fabulously retro pineapple cake with a sticky coconut and pecan topping is extremely scrumptious and really easy to make. An excellent moist quaint dessert that deserves to in style once more!

Excellent for baking gross sales, potlucks and gatherings because it serves a crowd. Love retro bakes? Strive my Pineapple Upside Down Cake 🙂

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I got here throughout a recipe for Do Nothing Cake in an outdated cookbook I purchased from a second hand retailer. The cake sounded intriguing – a easy batter made with crushed pineapple plus a candy coconut frosting? I used to be offered!

This Southern quaint cake is so known as since you simply combine all of the substances in a bowl utilizing a spoon – no mixer required. This a part of the cake is definitely very simple and lives as much as the “do nothing” title. You know the way I really like an one-bowl cake!

The coconut frosting then again provides a bit extra work however it completely transforms it into an indulgent dessert that you may be powerless to withstand!

By the way in which this cake is often known as Texas Twister Cake… I simply love the varied retro names! Is it a Texas cake as a result of it’s so very huge? Or as a result of it’s a sheet cake? Who is aware of. I assure you gained’t have any left as soon as folks take a chew.

Slices of pineapple cake with coconut frosting on a cake stand

GROCERY LIST

The cake itself makes use of few substances and doesn’t include any butter or oil. The frosting provides a contact of true decadence and retains it extremely moist.

FOR THE CAKE

Flour: All-purpose flour / Plain Flour
Baking soda: be sure it’s recent!
Sugar: granulated sugar or caster (superfine) sugar
Eggs
Vanilla bean paste or extract
Crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
Crushed pineapple with juice (don’t drain)

Texas Tornado Cake ingredients with captions

FOR THE FROSTING

Unsalted butter
White granulated sugar
Evaporated milk (full fats)
Vanilla bean paste or extract
Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or blended nuts)
Shredded coconut (desiccated coconut)
Salt

HOW TO MAKE A DO NOTHING CAKE

Full measurements and directions will be discovered on the printable recipe card on the backside of the web page. Please check out the steps and video earlier than making an attempt this recipe!

PREPARE THE CAKE

Place the crushed pineapple, sugar, vanilla and eggs in a big mixing bowl. Stir effectively to mix.

Stir within the baking soda – the batter will begin to fizz and can visibly virtually double in measurement (all the time enjoyable in case you are baking with youngsters).

collage showing process shots for pineapple cake batter

Add the flour and stir effectively to mix till no dry streaks stay and the batter is effectively blended.

Pour the batter right into a lined 9×13 pan, stage and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake ought to really feel springy to the contact and a toothpick inserted within the center ought to come out clear.

MAKE THE FROSTING

Put together the frosting whereas the cake is within the oven. Place the evaporated milk, sugar, butter and vanilla in a saucepan. Stir over medium warmth till the combination begins to simmer then take off the range.

Stir within the nuts and shredded coconut and add a beneficiant pinch of salt.

collage showing process shots for making frosting with evaporated milk

ADD THE FROSTING

Use a chopstick to poke holes over the complete cake. Add the frosting and unfold it to cowl. Go away to chill for a few hours earlier than slicing. Share and revel in!

RECIPE NOTES

Retailer in a lined container away from direct warmth for as much as 4 days. You can even be retailer within the fridge however the cake tastes greatest at room temperature.
Calm down fully earlier than serving if you would like neat slices.
This recipe does include lots of sugar (despite the fact that I’ve really decreased the quantity) however consider me once I say it doesn’t style overwhelmingly candy.
Sheet muffins feed a crowd in spite of everything and you’ll get least 16 squares if no more, relying on how generously you slice it.
Toast the shredded coconut for extra deliciousness (see recipe card notes).

Slice of Texas Tornado cake on a yellow plate, fork on the side

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