Graham Cracker Cake

45 Minute Easy Graham Cracker Cake

Ingredients

• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened, divided
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (13.5-ounce) package graham cracker crumbs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

Takes 45 min, serves 15.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 1-1/2 sticks butter and the granulated sugar 3 to 4 minutes or until creamy. Add graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla, and beat until well mixed. Stir in coconut and pecans until well mixed, then spread batter into baking dish.
3. Melt remaining half stick butter in microwave. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, and pineapple until well mixed; pour evenly over batter.
4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then cut and serve.