Hello Foodies!!!

I know you’ve probably already seen the new EGGCITING CUSTARD CONTEST but here’s a link to it just in case you missed it: @zo3d/foodies-first-eggciting-custard-contest

You’ve got all weekend and this week to create your special Easter dessert and include custard!!! We can’t wait to see your gorgeous creations.

I had already tested this recipe last week and was planning on posting it today so it was just the perfect time as @brittandjosie egged me on to run the new custard contest!

Remember, you don’t need to be a custard expert. In this recipe I just used a box custard and put all my energy into the cake.

So here’s how to make the very moist and tasty

Pineapple and Coconut Cake with custard

CAKE INGREDIENTS

2 cups self raising flour
2 cups brown granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tspn baking soda
1 tspn vanilla essence
Pinch salt
1 x 432g can crushed pineapple with syrup

TOPPING INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 can (180ml) Evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans / walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut

CAKE METHOD

Preheat oven to 180C or 350F with the shelf in the middle of the oven.

Spray or grease your glass casserole dish. You will serve the cake in the dish as it is too moist to be turned out.

Combine all the cake ingredients in 1 large bowl and mix well. It should still look slightly lumpy from the pineapple crush and the only liquids are the pineapple syrup and eggs.

Pour the mixture into your prepared dish and place in the hot oven. Bake for 35-45 minutes, but checking from 35 minutes. The top should be golden brown and a toothpick should come out moist but clean.
In the last 10 minutes prepare the sauce.

SAUCE METHOD

Prepare the chopped nuts and measure out the shredded (desiccated) coconut.

Combine the sauce ingredients in small sauce pot with a high edge on medium heat.

Bring it to the boil and stir often to prevent burning on the bottom.
Keep an eye on it as it can boil over easily.
Reduce heat slightly and allow the simmer until it becomes a medium caramel colour and starts to thicken.
Add the chopped nuts and coconut to the pot to coat them well.