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Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 2 cups bleached all-purpose flour (see Recipe Notes)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple (packed in fruit juice)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup lightly packed sweetened shredded coconut