Pineapple Coconut Graham Cake

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• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 pound box graham crackers, crushed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup nuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Add graham crackers, baking powder, milk and vanilla. Blend well. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour evenly into 9 x 13 x 2" baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake 35-40 minutes or until done in center. If the cake starts browning too fast, cover lightly with foil.

Icing

1 box powdered sugar

1 stick butter, melted

1 small can crushed pineapple, well drained

Mix sugar, butter and pineapple. Spread evenly over cake while still warm. Garnish with nuts and coconut.

Comment: I found this recipe in an old vintage cookbook that had no directions! Only ingredients. I played with it hoping that I would get it right the 1st time. I did. I've made it since and have made several changes each time. If you aren't a graham cracker fan you can use a box of crushed vanilla wafers. And add extra flavor by adding a few well drained, chopped cherries to the cake as well as the garnish. This is a rich cake but so delicious.