Grannys Patchwork Quilt Cake Food

PATCHWORK QUILT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, 1 at at time, beating well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Place on a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and light in color, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and 3 tablespoons cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes; thin with additional cream if desired. Spread over cake. Before serving, top with berries in a patchwork quilt pattern.

ADDICTING GRANNY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda and salt, then mix in eggs and pineapple.
• Pour batter into your pan and top with an even layer of pecans and brown sugar.
• Place baking dish in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• While cake cooks, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then pour over hot cake.
• Let cake cool so it absorbs icing, then slice, serve and enjoy.