Texas Tornado Cake 

Texas Tornado Cake, also known as "Do Nothing Cake," is a moist and flavorful sheet cake made with canned fruit and topped with a rich, gooey coconut-pecan icing. This vintage dessert is quick to prepare, requiring no mixer, and is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a comforting treat at home.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ⅔ cup evaporated milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Prepare Topping: While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in granulated sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.

5. Assemble Cake: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven. While the cake is still hot, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour the prepared topping evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.

6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. This cake is best enjoyed at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 518 kcal

• Protein: 5 g

• Carbohydrates: 75 g

• Fat: 23 g

• Saturated Fat: 12 g

• Cholesterol: 67 mg

• Sodium: 262 mg

• Potassium: 171 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 58 g

• Vitamin A: 553 IU

• Vitamin C: 5 mg

• Calcium: 39 mg

• Iron: 1 mg