Best 11 Best Ever Pina Colada Cake Recipes

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In the realm of tropical delights, the piña colada cake reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its tantalizing fusion of sweet pineapple, creamy coconut, and a hint of tangy rum. This luscious cake embodies the essence of a tropical vacation, transporting you to a world of swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the ultimate piña colada cake, a dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy and longing for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINA COLADA CAKE



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As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. -Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1 jar (18 ounces) pineapple preserves
Dried pineapple slices and toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., In a food processor, cover and pulse pineapple until almost smooth. Stir into batter. Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pineapple slices and coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 129g carbohydrate (101g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PINA COLADA CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Basic Vanilla Cake, baked and cooled, recipe follows
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 1/4 cups chopped dried pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cream of coconut
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
Pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup cream of coconut
1/2 cup coconut flakes, toasted
1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Poke holes all over the tops of the 2 cake layers using a toothpick. Brush the cakes with the pineapple juice, letting it soak into the holes; set aside.
  • Make the filling: Bring the dried pineapple, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dried pineapple is soft and the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then mash with a potato masher to make a chunky jam.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add the cream of coconut, increase the mixer speed to medium high and beat until thick, 2 to 3 more minutes. Assemble the cake: Place 1 cake layer on a platter; spread the pineapple filling on top, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Top with the second cake layer and press down gently. Cover the whole cake with the coconut frosting. Top with the toasted coconut and dried pineapple.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust the pans with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Whisk 3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Beat 2 sticks butter and the sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium; beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. (The mixture may look separated at this point.)
  • Mix 1/2 cup water with the cream in a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour, until just smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes are lightly golden on top and the centers spring back when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.

PINA COLADA CAKE III



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A moist cake, reminiscent of the tropical drink for which it is named.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
½ cup rum
⅓ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted or tube pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup coconut creme, 1/2 cup rum, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. With a table knife or skewer, poke holes about 1 inch apart in cake almost to bottom.
  • Combine remaining coconut creme and 2 tablespoons of rum. Slowly spoon over the cake. Chill thoroughly. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 373.8 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

PINA COLADA CAKE II



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Easy, easy, easy, and oh, so good! Make this a day ahead of serving.

Provided by ANGELADY41

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Layer Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (10 ounce) can pina colada mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Bake cake as directed on box for a 9 x 13 inch cake.
  • As soon as it comes out of the oven, punch holes all over the top of the cake with a meat fork (try not to hit bottom, but if you do, it's alright). Mix condensed milk and Pina Colada mix together and pour over cake.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Before serving, frost with whipped dessert topping (Cool Whip ™ ) and sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 242.4 mg, Sugar 37.7 g

PIñA COLADA CAKE



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This one goes out to all the piña colada lovers. Our Piña Colada Cake combines the tropical flavors of our favorite beach-side drink with a tender and moist cake. It's a vacation in a bite! From parties to birthdays, our Piña Colada Cake recipe is a showstopper, and Betty Crocker™ cake mix makes this cake super simple. When decorating your pineapple coconut cake which starts with cake mix, get creative! Let us know how it goes in the comments.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped white frosting
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple, water, oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the rum extract with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (do not overbeat). Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake as directed on box. For rounds, cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cool 13x9 in pan.
  • Stir remaining 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate. Spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. For 13x9, frost top of cake with frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 2 g

EASY PINA COLADA CAKE



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Only four ingredients are needed to make a fabulous tropical dessert. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 can (8 oz) unsweetened crushed pineapple
8 oz Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup (2 oz) toasted coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together cake mix and pineapple. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

PERFECT PINA COLADA CAKE



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This cake is so light & moist and has so much flavor. It's really delightful. I got it from a cookbook back in 1985 that was comprised of everybodies favorites. This was my mom's all time favorite cake. You may have trouble finding coconut cream pudding, so you can sub with vanilla pudding.

Provided by Boca Pat

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup rum
1/4 cup oil
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1/3 cup rum
1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
  • Blend all cake ingredients in large bowl.
  • Beat 4 minutes at med.
  • speed of electric mixer.
  • Pour into two greased 9" layer pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frosting: Combine all ingredients except whipped topping and coconut in a bowl.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle coconut on cake after frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 653.9, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 56.5, Protein 5.6

AWESOME PINA COLADA CAKE



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No fake cake mix here. It's the real stuff and it tastes sinful.

Provided by Jenny Saunders

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup butter
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, 2 cups white sugar, pineapple, eggs, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until evenly combined; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil mixture for 1 minute; stir in coconut. Pour mixture evenly over hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 56.7 g

BEST EVER PINA COLADA CAKE



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Amazingly simple piña colada poke cake - so flavorful and delicious!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Poke Cake Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix with pudding (such as Duncan Hines®)
1 cup water
3 large egg whites
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) can pina colada mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Blend cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a bowl using an electric mixer until moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes.
  • Poke holes into the hot cake. Pour in pina colada mix and sweetened condensed milk. Let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle coconut on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 37.7 g

PINA COLADA CAKE PALMAS DEL MAR-STYLE



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A delicious one-bowl cake which is great for the summer or in the tropics when having guests and you're short on time.

Provided by camille

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pineapple Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Combine yellow cake mix, pineapple, water, eggs, oil, coconut extract, and vanilla extract in a bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 203.9 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

PINA COLADA LUSH



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Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert-it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I love how the tart pineapple pairs with the sweet coconut. -Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Press onto the bottom and up sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a second bowl, beat together cream cheese, pineapple and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla extract; spread into crust. , In same bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread pudding mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. , Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple, coconut milk, and lime juice. You can find these ingredients at most grocery stores.
  • Be sure to chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
  • Top the cake with whipped cream, toasted coconut, or a maraschino cherry. This will add a special touch and make the cake even more delicious.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting from scratch, you can use a store-bought frosting. Just be sure to choose one that is not too sweet.
  • This cake is perfect for a tropical-themed party or a summer gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover pineapple.

Conclusion:

The piña colada cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavors, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give the piña colada cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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