Best 8 Aloha Cake Ideas Recipes

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Aloha cake, also known as Hawaiian cake, is a beloved dessert that embodies the vibrant spirit of the islands. This delectable treat is characterized by its moist and fluffy crumb, vibrant colors, and tropical flavors, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're planning a luau, hosting a beach party, or simply craving a taste of paradise, Aloha cake will surely transport you to the shores of Hawaii with its enchanting flavors and stunning appearance.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



Hawaiian Sunset Cake image

This three-layer orange cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to fix that you'll find yourself making it all the time. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the pineapple-coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. -Kara De la vega, Suisun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white or orange cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 cup sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, 3-1/2 cups coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. , Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE



Hawaiian Wedding Cake image

Hawaiian Wedding Cake is the mandarin orange-studded, fluffy-pineapple-frosting-slathered, perfectly pillowy yellow cake of your dreams. It tastes like a tropical getaway, and making it is an absolute breeze.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 box yellow cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges and juice
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (thawed)
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix ((dry mix))
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple and juice
Maraschino cherries (for garnish, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and oil together until well blended. Whisk in the cake mix until smooth. Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges and their juice.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 25 to 35 minutes (check at 25 minutes). Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • When the cake is cool, blend whipped topping and dry vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl (do not prepare the pudding mix into pudding). Carefully fold in pineapple and juice. Spread the frosting in a thick, even layer on the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish individual slices with maraschino cherries if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 249 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAWAIIAN CAKE



Hawaiian Cake image

This is a moist and unusual cake. Great for summer.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs together; add salt, baking soda, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice. Add coconut, walnuts, and vanilla. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 643.6 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

HAWAIIAN CAKE



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Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of instant pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping. "This is a favorite dessert that suits any occasion. Try it once and you're sure to make it again," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ALOHA BUNDT CAKE



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This Aloha Bundt cake is loaded with the very best Hawaii has to offer - bananas, pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts!

Provided by Olivia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon (ground)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
3 large eggs
2 cups mashed bananas (very ripe, approx. 5 medium*)
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained, reserve liquid)
1 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tsp pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 10 or 12 cup Bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition. Beat till pale and fluffy (approx. 3-4 mins).
  • Add banana, pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts and mix until combined.
  • Add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Pour into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Rap Bundt pan on counter a couple of times to release air bubbles and fill nooks and crannies.
  • Bake until a cake tester comes out mostly clean (approx. 60-70mins).
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10mins.
  • Rap pan against counter to loosen the cake and turn out onto wire rack.
  • Cool completely before glazing.
  • Combine sugar and pineapple juice in a small measuring cup. Whisk with a fork until combined and lumps are gone. Add more juice as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pour over cooled Bundt Cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 63 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE



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Now considered a classic Hawaiian dessert, guava cake was created at Dee Lite Bakery in Honolulu, where it became widely popular. This version is adapted from blogger Alana Kysar's "Aloha Kitchen: Recipes From Hawai'i," a cookbook of traditional Hawaiian dishes. Outside of Hawaii and California, pink guava concentrate can be tough to find, but you can also use white guava concentrate or 100 percent guava juice. (If using juice, you'll need to reduce it; see Tip below.) To mimic that lovely pink color, add a few drops of red food coloring. If you don't, the cake will still taste like guava, but will look more like a vanilla cake.

Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 50m

Yield One 9-by-13 cake (about 24 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups/320 grams cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
6 large egg whites
1/4 cup/60 milliliters neutral oil, like canola or vegetable oil
1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk
1 cup/240 milliliters guava concentrate or reduced guava juice (see Tip)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 drops of red food coloring (optional)
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy whipping cream
8 ounces/230 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
3 drops of red food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup/120 milliliters guava concentrate or reduced guava juice (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with a parchment sling, leaving some over hang on the long sides.
  • Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk the cake flour, baking powder and kosher salt until combined. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the egg whites, in three additions, beating about 1 minute after each. Reduce speed to low, add the oil and mix until combined, about 1 more minute.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, guava concentrate, vanilla and food coloring (if using). On low speed, alternate between adding the wet and dry ingredients to the bowl of the stand mixer, mixing well after each addition.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium speed until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually increase the speed to high and whip until it's light and fluffy with stiff peaks, another 2 to 3 minutes. (Don't overwhip!) Transfer the whipped cream to a bowl.
  • Replace the bowl on the stand mixer and fit the machine with the paddle attachment (there's no need to clean the bowl). Place the cream cheese in the bowl and mix on medium until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar and kosher salt and increase the speed to high. Beat until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Lower the speed to medium and add the food coloring (if using). Add the guava concentrate in four additions, mixing well after each addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after the second and the final additions. Increase the speed to high and beat until smooth and well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the bowl from stand and, using the spatula, gently fold in the whipped cream in three additions, incorporating completely after each addition.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cake, using an offset spatula to smooth it over the edges. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into 24 pieces and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 160 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALOHA KITCHEN HAWAIIAN GUAVA CAKE



Aloha Kitchen Hawaiian Guava Cake image

Hawaiian Guava Cake from Aloha Kitchen by Alana Kysar

Provided by Shanna

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups Guava Juice/ concentrate or puree (thawed if frozen) (375 ml)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1/4 C Corn Starch (30g)
2 tablespoon Water
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (250ml)
8 ounces Cream Cheese, room temp (1 package/225g)
1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
pinch of Kosher Salt
2 squeezes red gel coloring ( optional)
1/2 cup guava puree or concentrate (125ml)
2 1/2 cups Cake Flour ( not all purpose) (325 g)
2 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted at room temp (113g)
1 1/4 cups granulated Sugar (250g)
6 Large Egg Whites
1/4 cup neutral oil ( I used sunflower) (62 ml)
1 cup whole milk (250ml)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Guava puree or concentrate ( I used Goya guava puree) (250 ml)
3 squeezes of red gel coloring (optional) ( I used a natural food dye, wasn't a very strong color)

Steps:

  • Make the guava gel first so it has time to set up. In a small saucepan combine the guava juice or concentrate with the sugar and heat until simmering and the sugar has dissolved. Mix the corn starch with water in a separate bowl until well mixed then add to the guava mixture in the pan. Bring to a boil stirring until thick. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until fully chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 350 Deg F. Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides.
  • In a bowl combine the cake flour, baking powder and salt, whisking to combine. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add in the egg whites one at a time, mixing well in between each addition, scraping down the sides of the bowl when needed. Add in the oil and mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl combine milk, vanilla, guava puree and optional food coloring. On low speed alternated adding in the flour and milk mixtures until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cooled make the frosting:
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until light and fluffy with soft peaks then transfer to a bowl. Add in the cream cheese to the mixing bowl ( no need to clean out after whipping the heavy cream) and whip until smooth. Add in the sugar and salted increase speed to high. Lower speed and color with optional food coloring. Pour in the guava puree in 4 additions, scraping down sides of bowl when needed.
  • Fold in the whipped cream in three additions, incorporating completely after each addition.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake, reserving some of the frosting to pipe stars or rosettes around the edges. Spread the guava gel over the top of the cake almost all the way to the edges. Pipe rosettes or stars around the top edge with the remaining frosting.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into 24 pieces and serve.

ALOHA CAKE



Aloha Cake image

This moist cake, flavored with coconut flavor and crushed pineapple, brings a taste of the islands to your table.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Cake and Cupcakes,

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
4 tsps McCormick® Coconut Extract divided
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple drained
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, stirring in 3 teaspoons of the coconut flavor. Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
  • Prepare pudding mix as directed on package, stirring in remaining 1 teaspoon coconut flavor. Spread pineapple and pudding over cake. Frost with whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 Calories

Tips:

  • Choose the right cake mix: Different cake mixes have different flavors and textures. For a classic Aloha cake, use a yellow or white cake mix.
  • Add some pineapple: Pineapple is a key ingredient in Aloha cake. You can use fresh, canned, or crushed pineapple.
  • Use coconut milk: Coconut milk adds a rich, creamy flavor to Aloha cake. You can find coconut milk in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice for Aloha cake. You can also use a whipped cream or buttercream frosting.
  • Top the cake with pineapple and coconut: This will give the cake a tropical flair.

Conclusion:

Aloha cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, pineapple flavor, and creamy frosting, Aloha cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to make, give Aloha cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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