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HOW DO YOU MAKE A MOIST GRANNY CAKE ?

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Grandma’s food is simple and does not pretend to be luxuriously served in Michelin-starred restaurants. But the taste of her pastries is impossible to forget. You can smell her pastries from miles away you might come running for a bite. You simply have to try my Granny cake with coconut!

EASY MOIST GRANNY CAKE RECIPE

HOMEMADE GRANNY CAKE

The homemade granny cake is just like that! Simple, easy to make, soft, and incredibly juicy. And it’s very cozy during winter.

The perfect combination of pineapple, nuts, and evaporated milk.

I just want to make myself a cup of herbal tea, cut a piece of this cake, wrap oneself in a warm blanket, and watch the kindest movie.

MOIST GRANNY CAKE RECIPE

THE INGREDIENT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE GRANNY CAKE

Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapples, with juice
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (for topping)

Icing

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

GRANNY CAKE

HOW DO I MAKE MY HOMEMADE CAKE MORE MOIST AND FLUFFY?

For baking, you only need to use the necessary ingredients indicated in the recipe. It is important to keep the exact proportions. For example, too much flour will make the cake dry.

Some products (baking soda and baking powder) are not interchangeable. Also, do not bake the cake for too long.

To make the cake moist, as in the case of Granny cake, prepare icing, pierce the finished pie in several places with a toothpick and fill in the icing. Let the cake soak for a couple of hours.

  1. First, we mix sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Then add eggs, pineapple crushed with juice, and mix with a spoon.
  3. Pour the dough into a mold, sprinkle with a layer of chopped nuts, and also cover with a layer of brown sugar, and bake.
  4. Meanwhile, we mix the evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a separate saucepan, bring this mixture to a boil over low heat, and then pour the icing over the finished pie

Homemade Granny Cake Recipe

Storing and freezing instructions:

The shelf life of granny cake is about 5 days, provided it is stored in a refrigerator. It is advisable to cover it with parchment or cling film to prevent it from drying out.

If you need to freeze the cake, cool it completely after baking first.

Wrap with cling film in two layers and put in the freezer. Defrost at room temperature overnight before use.

Prepare icing and saturate the cake with it. You can also freeze a cake already soaked in icing in the same way.

RECIPE TIPS; 

  1. Pierce the cake with a toothpick in several places then pour the icing.
  2. Bake the cake the day before and leave it to soak overnight with glaze.

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How to Make Granny Cake?

HOMEMADE GRANNY CAKE

Homemade Granny Cake

The perfect combination of pineapple, nuts, and evaporated milk.
4.83 from 35 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapples, with juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (for topping)

Icing

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Then add eggs, crushed pineapples with juice and mix with a spoon until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour hot icing over the cake and let cool completely. Cut into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • The finished glaze hardens quickly, so start cooking it 5 minutes before the end of baking.

  • The amount of brown sugar for topping can be reduced by 2 times, the main thing is that sugar evenly covers the layer of nuts. Then it is caramelized in the oven and you will get a delicious crispy layer.

 
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  1. Robbin

    February 28, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful cake! I made it for my dad a few weeks ago and just made again for a carry in! I did mess up and put the brown sugar down first then pecans, it was still great! I would like to try with peaches sometime. This is an amazing and simple dessert to make!

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      March 1, 2023 at 11:06 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! 😀

      Reply
  2. Linda

    February 4, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    I’m still confused about what kind of sugar to use in the icing. Is there an additional glaze of powdered sugar and milk?

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      February 7, 2023 at 11:31 pm

      No. The only glaze you need to pour over the cake is the one you have to make by mixing the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and butter, and cooking it until the sugar dissolves.

      Reply
  3. Cathy Littral

    January 5, 2023 at 5:29 pm

    My family loves this cake!
    Our oldest son requests this for his birthday every year!

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      January 6, 2023 at 11:06 pm

      Aw thank you! I’m SO happy to hear that 🥰

      Reply
  4. Christine

    August 20, 2022 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Followed the instructions and it turned out good.

    Reply
  5. Mary Adams

    February 20, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made half recipe since it is only me eating it except my granddaughter had 3 pieces. Really good. Made exactly as recipe states but half ingredients in an 8 x 8 glass dish.

    Reply
  6. Monique

    December 22, 2021 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    Finally made this delicious cake! The whole family loved it! Definitely a keeper!!

    Reply
  7. Linda Grant

    November 23, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    Tried “Granny Cake” recipe and 😋😋, sooo good, easy to prepare and look forward to making it again!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      November 23, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      So glad you loved it! Thanks so much for the 5 star rating!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer Schatzle

    June 20, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    can I add ripe bananas too?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      June 23, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Yes, I think it will be great. add one or two ripe bananas, mashing them with a fork beforehand.

      Reply
  9. Sheryl Granade

    June 1, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Can you freeze the cake

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      June 4, 2021 at 10:15 am

      Yes, after baking, wait until it cools completely. wrap with cling film in two layers and put in the freezer. defrost at room temperature overnight before use. prepare icing and saturate the cake with it.

      Reply
  10. Penni

    April 23, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    I have a Granny Cake recipe with all the same ingredients. The only thing different is that my recipe has you put the nuts & brown sugar in the bottom of the pan, then mix the rest up & pour it over the nuts & brown sugar. The glaze for the top is the exact same ingredients & I don’t poke holes in the cake, I just use a spatula to “encourage” it to soak in all over.
    The next time I make it I’m going to try the “hole poking trick”! This is the most moist & delicious cake I have ever made & it is the most requested cake in our family. My husband used to make it & take it to work for parties.
    Thank you for sharing your version,

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      April 23, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks for the suggestions. So glad you decided to try it again and customize it to your liking. 🙂

      Reply
      • Joeleen

        February 8, 2022 at 12:48 am

        5 stars
        Decided to give this a try ..and boy and i happy i did ! Its absolutely delicious and i will be making this over again for special occasions to share ..Thank you ..

        Reply
      • Peggy

        May 14, 2022 at 12:20 am

        5 stars
        I made it tonight may 13th it was the I ever made also so moist it was delicious however a little to sweet but I will make it again

        Reply
    • Julie

      February 7, 2023 at 1:05 am

      Could you use apple pie filling instead of pineapple?

      Reply
  11. Sherry Sloan

    March 19, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    I am making this tomorrow for a small get together with some friends. I am really looking forward to this Granny cake. Will let you know how it turns out

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      March 19, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      How wonderful, Sherry! So glad you decided to give it a try, I’d love to know how it turns out!

      Reply
  12. Grace Lackey

    March 5, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    4 stars
    My icing never got hard. Kinda stayed gooey. however cake tastes so good.

    Reply
  13. Gramma Sue

    March 5, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    For a smaller family use two 1 1/2 quart baking dishes. A 9 X13 dish typically holds 3 quarts. Follow the instructions, dividing the batter between the two containers. When cooled, cover one cake with plastic wrap then seal in a zipper seal freezer bag and freeze for another time. Enjoy the one you do not freeze.

    Reply
  14. Bekah

    February 26, 2021 at 2:52 am

    Hi:) just came across your recipe for Granny Cake, when I saw it I said to myself, I bet this is a Fruit Cocktail Cake (a recipe a lady brings to church a lot, that we all love!) anyway I read the recipe and guess what it’s just like what she brings, except she uses canned fruit cocktail in hers! It is sooo addictive and moist and sweet!!! I know this will be good! I’m going to make it and take it to church and tell her this story! 😁

    Reply
  15. Susan

    January 11, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Making cake today. I was going to use a Bundt pan. Put the pecans and brown sugar on bottom of pan. I might toast pecans slightly first. Do you think this would be ok to do?? Thanks!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      January 11, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Susan, that should be great! roasted pecans in caramel

      Reply
      • Sherry

        February 20, 2021 at 6:20 pm

        5 stars
        I want to make it in a Bundt pan too. How long should I bake it?

        Reply
        • 100krecipes

          February 21, 2021 at 9:20 pm

          I haven’t tested it, but I would recommend starting checking the cake, piercing it with a bamboo skewer, after half an hour from the start of baking.

          Reply
      • Linda Barr

        June 27, 2021 at 4:08 am

        I have made this cake in a 9X13. It is so delicious! Could I bake this cake in a tube pan? It’s so moist, I worry it might crumble or fall apart when sliced! Also baking time?

        Reply
  16. Pat Hardwick

    December 16, 2020 at 12:10 am

    Exactly how long do you boil the topping before pouring it on the cake?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      December 16, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Pat,

      Just bring icing to a boil. Once the mixture boils, remove from heat, add vanilla, stir and pour over the cake.

      Reply
  17. Franky Ruth

    November 16, 2020 at 12:05 am

    Love to get recipes by email
    This and upcoming

    Missed the request to have sent

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      November 16, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Thanks, Franky sent your email to contact@100krecipes.com

      Reply
  18. Nancy Shishilla

    October 29, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    I would love to purchase granny cook book if possible or 100 recipe cook book.

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      October 29, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks, Nancy I appreciate that, The ebook of 100krecipes will be launched soon for free, Stay tuned,

      Reply
  19. Angie

    October 18, 2020 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    I made this a couple of months ago and it’s just me and my husband now. He told me to never make it again because he ate the whole thing in about 3 days lol but I’m making it again today for my son and his family! I know they will love it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      October 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Hi angie, I’m so glad you enjoyed it enough to give it 5 stars. I really appreciate you coming back to let me know.

      Reply
  20. Selma

    September 26, 2020 at 10:44 am

    What do you mean that the brown sugar can be reduced X2 times?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      September 26, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Selma,

      There is sugar in the dough, sugar in icing. If you want a cake that isn’t too sweet, use half a cup of brown sugar instead of a cup for topping.

      Reply
  21. Joanna

    August 17, 2020 at 4:24 am

    Is evaporated milk the same as condensed milk? Can you suggest any substitute for evaporated milk?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 17, 2020 at 10:10 am

      Hi Joanna,

      Evaporated and condensed milk are not the same thing. Evaporated milk is not sweet, unlike condensed. You can replace it with the following options:
      1) half and half
      2) whole milk or nut/ almond/rice milk. In this case, it will need to be prepared. Pour double amount of milk into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the amount of milk is halved.

      Reply
  22. Margie

    August 14, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Didn’t change a thing one thing, did exactly what the recipe called for. Made this for a small family get together. I can tell that everyone is going to love this! Very simple ingredients and quick to make. Thank you for this lovely recipe!!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 14, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Fantastic! I’m so glad you love them so much.

      Reply
    • Kelly

      August 18, 2020 at 2:53 am

      Delicious but wow that’s a lot of sugar! I usually half amount of sugar in carrot cake so gonna try with granny cake as well 🤞🏻

      Reply
      • 100krecipes

        August 18, 2020 at 9:56 am

        Hi Kelly,

        Yes of course! it’s a matter of taste. the amount of sugar can be halved if necessary!

        Reply
  23. D. Booker

    August 5, 2020 at 8:09 am

    It calls for white sugar, is that granulated or powdered sugar in the icing?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 5, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Booker,

      Yes For the icing granulated sugar works well!

      Reply
  24. sandra harris

    August 1, 2020 at 11:39 am

    My grandson can’t have nuts. Can you substitute anything else in the icing?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 1, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Hi Sandra,

      You can use almonds, take chopped almonds, or petals. Alternatively, you can replace nuts with old-fashioned oatmeals.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 2, 2020 at 12:51 am

        How do you store it? Should I wait for it to cool all the way then plastic wrap? I just finished and I made it for tomorrow.

        Reply
        • 100krecipes

          August 2, 2020 at 7:25 pm

          Hi lisa,

          Yes, after cooking, cool the pie completely, wrap with cling film, or transfer to a container with a lid. This will keep your cake moist. Store in refrigerator for up to 6 days.

          Reply
  25. Toni

    July 28, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Hi. I know I should know this but my brain isn’t working right now haha. It says to poke around the perimeter, do you mean just around the edges of the cake? Sounds delicious

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 29, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Toni,

      Yes, I mean to pierce the whole cake with a bamboo skewer, both the center and the edges. So that the icing is absorbed and your pie is juicy.

      Reply
  26. Carol

    July 28, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Looks wonderful do you think gluten free flour would work?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 28, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Ha Carol,

      I didn’t make this pie with gluten-free flour, but I think almond flour will work great here.

      Reply
  27. Janet

    July 28, 2020 at 5:47 am

    Says the icing will caramelize in the oven?????? Recipe does NOT SAY TO PUT BACK IN OVEN AFTR PUTTING on icing

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 28, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Janet,

      No, I mean that brown sugar, which is sprinkled over nuts, caramelizes in the oven. the icing made with white sugar and poured over the finished cake.

      Reply
  28. Sandra

    July 27, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Hi!
    I love pineapple! Unfortunately, over the years I get a worse allergic reaction each time I have some (cooked or raw). Instead of the pineapple do you have any suggestions for substitution?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 27, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Sandra,

      I think you can experiment with the following products:

      1) pear in its own juice (if fresh, you should take a hard variety)

      2) orange or grapefruit (the slices should be peeled off the film). When adding fresh fruit, be sure to add half a cup of juice (apple / citrus) to the dough, enjoy!

      Reply
    • Cynthia

      January 14, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      I think canned Mandarin oranges
      should work.

      Reply
  29. Barbara

    July 26, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    In one place the recipe calls for sliced pineapple and in another it calls for crushed pineapple. Which was intended?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 26, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Barbara,

      Good question, crushed pineapple works best for this recipe. I only had pineapple tidbits available, so I sliced ​​them to the size I needed. You are free to use rings, or even fresh pineapple. Just cut it into small cubes. In case of using fresh pineapple, add half a cup of packaged juice.

      Reply
  30. Saundra burdess

    July 25, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Can you substitute cake flour instead of regular flour

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 26, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Hi Saundra,

      Yes, you can. To substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour use 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour for every cup of all-purpose flour. It means, for this recipe you need to take 2 cups + 4 tbsp cake flour.

      Reply
      • Fran

        July 26, 2020 at 7:13 pm

        Saundra,
        Did you mean to say cornstarch instead of cake flour?

        Reply
  31. Sonia

    July 24, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness ! Both my boys and hubby are a big granny cake fan and can have anything which has that flavor! Thanks

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 25, 2020 at 9:43 am

      Thanks, Sonia That’s so kind of you! 🥰

      Reply
  32. Tara f

    July 14, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Amazing The whole family loves it!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      July 14, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks, you for coming back to let me know how much you love it,

      Reply
  33. Teresa

    June 14, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of the best granny cakes that I have ever tried. I will definitely be making this again and again since my kids are raving for it!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      June 14, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Teresa,

      That was so sweet of you to make it for her. Glad everyone enjoyed it! ❤️

      Reply
    • Paula Selph Locklear

      November 25, 2021 at 4:11 am

      Can you use self rising flour instead? Just omit the salt and baking soda? Also, can you just heat a can of condensed milk with the tsp of vanilla instead of making the icing?

      Reply

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