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I don't go looking for recipes with long ingredient lists nor do I go looking for recipes with intricate details and instructions.  Many people mistakenly think that because I am a freak about good food, I am a freak overall and therefore only gravitate towards foods that are freakishly difficult to put together.  I couldn't disagree more.  Those who really know me know that I just love good food.  I love healthy, close to the earth, fresh and simple to prepare foods and I try to compose the majority of my caloric intake around those things... but I promise you there's just as much of me that loves a can of this or that mixed with a bottle of this or that and eaten with greasy these and those.  I don't discriminate based on ingredients or level of difficulty. I just love good food. 

And this cake is one of those things (courtesy of Ellen... who once again provides us with a noteworthy kitchen contribution).  It has two (yes TWO) ingredients.  A can of crushed pineapple and a box of angel food cake.  That's it.  Nada mas!  And when done I could eat the. entire. pan.  Don't you have a favorite boxed meal or shelf-sauce that is your go-to comfort food on a rainy day?

NOTE: While I like the picture, I think the golden top makes it appear (perhaps?) a little on the dry side.  That assumption could not be further from the truth. This may be the most moist, the most dense, the most finger licking good cake I have ever tasted.  So if you don't like cake much (as I don't many times... because let's face it - most cakes are dry and crumbly), this cake will pleasantly surprise you.

•  Ummmm.... (I'm trying to make one up in my head).... oh, ok. I can think of one tip.  Let it cool before you cut it.  It sticks and pulls a bit if it's too warm, so give it some time to cool off and then cut for serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 (20 oz.) can Crushed Pineapple
1 box Angel Food Cake Mix

DIRECTIONS

• Set oven to 350º.  Grease 9x13 baking pan and set aside. 
• Stir together pineapple (including juice) and cake mix in a large bowl.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until top is lightly golden.
• Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.

Recipe Origins: wonderful Ellen!