Pineapple Flop Cake

 

Well here, we are at day three of ant warfare. We spray in the cracks and crevices and think we have gotten them all until dinner when little pests find a way through. They have moved from the counters to the floor. Sigh

I have decided to make a pineapple flop cake. This is great little cake with tropical twist in the icing. The frosting has coconut and pecans in it. This is a crowd pleaser; especially with those who love pineapple upside down cake.

Cake Ingredients:

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 ½ cups sugar

20 ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained

 

Directions:

Preheat to 350°F

Mix flour, baking soda and sugar in a bowl

Stir in pineapple

Pour into prepared pan

bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden

 

Icing Ingredients:

1 small can evaporated milk

1 stick margarine

1 cup white sugar

½  teaspoon vanilla

1 cup coconut, shredded

½ cup chopped pecans

 

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring margarine, milk, and sugar to a boil

Stir constantly for four minutes

Remove from heat, stir in pecans, coconut and vanilla

Pour evenly over hot cake

 

 

 

 

Invasion!

There is no recipe from the kitchen today.  I am plotting homicide on the yearly invasion of ants. I was hoping the little buggers weren’t going to make an appearance, but I was wrong. It is spring and it is time for the invasion.

I came out this morning they were everywhere on the counters, in the drawers and cabinets, they only place they were not is where the food is!

 For quick mass killing,I use Windex window cleaner. The ants don't like being clean and die!!!!

 There are several home remedies you can use, such a vinegar and water, cloves, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and lavender.  Some swear by the nonchemical natural ways kill ants. The majority of those involve boric acid and either sugar or peanut butter. These are bait killers, since the ants will take the acid back to the nest. To me this takes too long and draws too many. I want instant action!

 I will be back with anew recipe for you Wednesday after I have killed, treated, and then scrubbed every inch in the kitchen.