Bayou Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat sugar into eggs.
2. 2
   Add flour through salt and blend thoroughly.
3. 3
   Stir in pineapple.
4. 4
   Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° about 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, combine butter through milk in a small saucepan.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 10 min until sugar is dissolved and sauce is thickened.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Stir in coconut and nuts.
10. 10
    As soon as cake comes out of oven, spread coconut mixture over the top.
11. 11
    Let cool completely before slicing and serving.