Recipe For Coconut Pineapple Cake

Coconut Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

.....1 cup sifted all purpose flour
.....1 1/2 teaspoons double acting baking powder
.....1/4 teaspoon salt
.....1 teaspoon ground allspice

.....2 large eggs
.....1 cup sugar
.....2 tablespoons shortening
.....1/2 cup hot milk

Coconut Pineapple Topping (see below)

Preparation

Sift together first 4 ingredients and set aside. Beat eggs until light and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Add shortening to hot milk. Stir until melted. Add flour mixture and hot milk alternately to eggs and sugar.

Turn into a well greased, lightly floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and spread with Coconut Pineapple Topping. Place under broiler until brown and bubbly, watching closely to prevent burning.

Coconut Pineapple Topping

3 tablespoons melted buter
1/3 cup drained, crushed pineapple
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Yield: One 8 inch square cake