Best 9 Hawaiian Cake With Rum Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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The Hawaiian cake with rum cream cheese frosting is a delectable treat that combines tropical and creamy flavors. This delightful dessert is perfect for special occasions and celebrations, offering a taste of paradise in every bite. If you're looking for a recipe to create this exquisite cake, you've come to the right place. Explore our specially curated collection of recipes, where we present a variety of options that cater to different skill levels and taste preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring that you create a Hawaiian cake that will impress your friends and family.

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HAWAIIAN LEI WEDDING CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 9h15m

Yield 50 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 cups (6 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, softened, plus more for greasing the pans
4 cups milk, at room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla
24 large egg whites, at room temperature
9 cups cake flour
7 cups granulated sugar
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons kosher salt
12 ounces cream of coconut
1/2 cup white rum
12 cups powdered sugar
4 cups (8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup passionfruit puree
Large pinch of kosher salt
6 cups powdered sugar
4 cups (8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
Large pinch of kosher salt
Cornstarch, for dusting
8 ounces prepared gum paste
Assorted pink, purple and yellow gel food colors
Vodka, for mixing

Steps:

  • For the butter cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 12-inch round cake pans, three 8-inch round cake pans and three 6-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment. Set aside.
  • In 2 batches, using half of the ingredients for each batch (see Cook's Note), whisk together the milk, vanilla and egg whites in a bowl and set aside. Mix the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl of stand mixer. Add the butter cubes and continue beating on low for 1 to 2 minutes. Add about half of the milk mixture and beat at medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the remaining milk mixture and beat for about 1 minute.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake until the cakes are light golden brown and bounce back when lightly pressed in the center, 12 to 15 minutes for the 6-inch pans, 15 to 20 minutes for the 8-inch pans and 25 to 30 minutes for the 12-inch pans. Let the cakes cool for about 5 minutes in the pans, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • For the coconut-rum syrup: Combine the cream of coconut and rum in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • For the passionfruit buttercream: Cream together the powdered sugar, butter, passionfruit puree and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Continue beating until thick and creamy.
  • For the American buttercream: Cream together the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, heavy cream and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Continue beating until thick and creamy.
  • For the gum paste flowers: Lightly sprinkle cornstarch on a wood board and roll the gum paste out very thinly. Using a flower cutter, cut out flower shapes. Place the flowers in the cups of a mini muffin tin that has been lightly dusted with cornstarch. Let dry for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Mix each gel food color with about 1 tablespoon of vodka until the desired color is achieved. Paint the dry flowers with the food-coloring paint, then let dry completely.
  • Cake Assembly:
  • For the 12-inch tier: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top of one 12-inch layer with the coconut-rum syrup. Spread the first layer with enough passionfruit buttercream to achieve a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Top with a second cake layer and repeat with the coconut-rum syrup and passionfruit buttercream. Top with the third layer and brush with the syrup. Stabilize the tier with straws or dowels. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer if possible.
  • For the 8-inch tier: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top of one 8-inch layer with the coconut-rum syrup. Spread the first layer with enough passionfruit buttercream to achieve a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Top with a second cake layer and repeat with the coconut-rum syrup and passionfruit buttercream. Top with the third layer and brush with the syrup. Stabilize the tier with straws or dowels. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer if possible.
  • For the 6-inch tier: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top of one 6-inch layer with the coconut-rum syrup. Spread the first layer with enough passionfruit buttercream to achieve a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Top with a second cake layer and repeat with the coconut-rum syrup and passionfruit buttercream. Top with the third layer and brush with the syrup. Stabilize the tier with straws or dowels. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer if possible.
  • Once the cakes are chilled, crumb-coat each tier with the American buttercream frosting. Chill each tier for at least 1 hour. After chilling, apply a final coating of the American buttercream frosting using a decorative technique or by completely smoothing the top and sides of the cakes. Chill the completely frosted tiers again.
  • Place the 12-inch tier on a 14-inch cake drum. Gently place and center the 8-inch tier on top of the 12-inch tier. Repeat with the 6-inch tier. Using more buttercream placed in a pastry bag with a round number 10 tip, pipe a decorative bead border along the bottom of each tier.
  • Once the cake is assembled, use buttercream frosting to affix the gum paste flowers to the cake in a cascading arrangement (or as desired).

HAWAIIAN CAKE WITH RUM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Hawaiian Cake With Rum Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup mazola corn oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon spice islands ground ginger
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger and pineapple; mixing well. Fold in coconut and nuts.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost when cooled.
  • For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter together in medium bowl. Mix in remaining frosting ingredients and blend until frosting is desired spreading consistency.
  • Garnish with 1/4 cup toasted coconut and 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.7, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 54.8, Protein 5.2

HAWAIIAN SURPRISE CAKE



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Rhonda Pryor-Houk of Louisville, Kentucky created this charming cake after coming across a recipe for orange cake in a mystery novel. It's loaded with nuts, fruit and coconut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, 2/3 cup sugar and cream until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and preserves; beat well. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in the chips, nuts, oranges, cherries and coconut. , In another bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

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 WEDDING CAKE I



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Get ready to do the hula! Good with cream cheese or sour cream frosting.

Provided by Olene Grieshop

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, soda, and flour by hand. Mix in eggs, pineapple with juice. Stir in nuts, and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 130.8 mg, Sugar 33.8 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.

HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by dpuentes

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped or crushed
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
WHIPPED CREAM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
toasted shredded coconut, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, all-purpose flour, walnuts, 3/4 cup flaked coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together. Then add the eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with all of the juice and mix well. Pour into a well greased pan 9-inch round or 9-inch X 13-inch baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F (or until toothpick in the center comes out clean). WHIPPED CREAM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: In a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla and mix until it reaches a smooth consistency. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture and whipped cream together. Frost the cake and top with toasted shredded coconut.

EASY HAWAIIAN CAKE WITH ICING



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Make and share this Easy Hawaiian Cake With Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna from Las Vegas

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar (I use 1 and 3/4)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can undrained crushed pineapple
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Mix all ingredients together by hand.
  • Pour into greased 9x13x2 inch pan.
  • If using glass pan, bake at 325 degrees.
  • Otherwise, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Check for doneness using toothpick.
  • For icing: Mix all ingredients together and frost cool cake.
  • Keep in refrigerator.
  • Will keep for a long time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 220.5, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 30.9, Protein 3.4

HAWAIIAN SHEET CAKE



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This sheet cake offers all of the flavors of the tropics with key ingredients like coconut, banana and pineapple.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup flaked coconut
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
15 dried banana chips (about 1/2 cup), if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; set aside. In medium bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, bananas and eggs with whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 cup coconut and the pineapple. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake with cream cheese frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Top each piece of cake with 1 banana chip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before beginning, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, allowing them to blend more smoothly.
  • Cream Together Butter and Sugar: For a light and fluffy cake, cream the butter and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender crumb.
  • Gradually Add Eggs: To prevent the batter from curdling, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in Dry Ingredients: Instead of vigorously stirring, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. This will help maintain the air you incorporated earlier and prevent the cake from becoming dense.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: For optimal results, preheat your oven to the specified temperature before baking and avoid opening the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • Use a Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Allowing the cream cheese to come to room temperature before making the frosting ensures a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Beat the Butter and Cream Cheese Thoroughly: To achieve a light and fluffy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until they are completely smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually Add Sugar: Slowly add the sugar to the butter-cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition, to prevent the frosting from becoming grainy.
  • Flavor the Frosting: For a classic Hawaiian flavor, add rum extract and coconut extract to the frosting. You can also experiment with other flavors, such as vanilla or almond extract.

Conclusion:

This tantalizing Hawaiian Cake with Rum Cream Cheese Frosting is a true culinary delight. The moist and fluffy cake, infused with the essence of pineapple, is perfectly complemented by the luscious rum-flavored cream cheese frosting, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the aroma of this tropical paradise fill your kitchen as you embark on this culinary journey.

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