Best 7 Hawaiian Fruitcake Recipes

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In the diverse world of Hawaiian cuisine, there's a delectable treat that captures the spirit of aloha and embodies the island's vibrant flavors: Hawaiian fruitcake. This tropical twist on a classic holiday favorite combines the sweetness of tropical fruits, the richness of macadamia nuts, and the warmth of spices to create a unique and unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new culinary adventure or a home cook seeking a festive addition to your holiday table, this article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating the perfect Hawaiian fruitcake, complete with tips, tricks, and a selection of irresistible recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN FRESH FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or minced fresh ginger
6 cups of your favorite fresh fruits, such as:
Bananas, peeled and sliced
Blueberries
Pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces
Blackberries
Raspberries
Mango, peeled and cubed
Strawberries, stems removed and berries cut into halves
Kiwi, peeled, sliced, and each slice cut in half
Oranges, peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Mix the lime juice, honey and ginger in a small bowl.
  • For the fruit salad: Mix the fruit in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit and stir. Serve immediately if you use bananas.

HAWAIIAN FRUITCAKE



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 ts Salt
3 Eggs
8 oz Glaceed pineapple pieces
5 oz Macadamia nuts; chopped
1/4 ts Baking Powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
10 oz Pitted whole dates
3/4 c Flour
1/2 ts Brandy extract
3/4 c Sugar
Rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease loaf pan and line bottom with greased waxed paper. In large bowl, mix dry ingredients, coat nuts and fruit well.* Beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored. Fold in eggs and brandy extract, pour into loaf pan. Bake 1 1/2 hours. Cool 10 minutes, turn out onto rack. Peel off paper, garnish. If you wish, soak clean cloths in rum, then wrap fruitcake and store. NOTES : Save a few pieces fruit and nuts for garnish. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #811 by [email protected] on Sep 26, 1997

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3364 calories, Fat 75.7992 g, Carbohydrate 544.72735 g, Cholesterol 3172.5 mg, Fiber 4.23230005367845 g, Protein 106.46515 g, SaturatedFat 23.460975 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (2027g), Sodium 1460.1955 mg, Sugar 540.495049946322 g, TransFat 12.874425 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 FRUITCAKE



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I'm on a mission to declare fruitcake a fruit... That way I won't feel as guilty when I eat this every day of the week! Sweet and satisfying, this is one of the most perfectly moist cakes I've ever made.

Provided by Jacquelyn Primrose @jayrae

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cup(s) flour
2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1- 20 oz can(s) pineapple, crushed with juice
1 cup(s) chopped walnuts
FROSTING
8 ounce(s) cream cheese
1 1/3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix by hand. pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 for 40-50 minutes. Frost when cooled.

HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Hawaiian Cheesecake Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding, unprepared
1 cup French vanilla flavored coffee creamer (liquid)
1 lb strawberry, hulled and sliced
4 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
3 kiwi, peeled and cut into half moons
2 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks
1 banana, cut into coins
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In a medium tall bowl, using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until it becomes smooth. It may bind up in the beaters, but continue as is and it will loosen up.
  • Add the dry pudding mix. Beat until well combined.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add the creamer to the cream cheese mix. Add it about a tablespoon at a time and then mix until it becomes a smooth mixture and all of the creamer has combined into the cream cheese, repeat until all of the creamer has been added to the mixture. Whip until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi and mango.
  • Add the cheesecake mixture to the fruit. Gently fold cheesecake mixture into fruit.
  • In a small bowl combine the banana coins and the lemon juice. Toss until well coated, drain the excess lemon juice. Gently fold the banana into the cheesecake salad.
  • Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately.
  • NOTES:.
  • Do not pour all of the creamer into the cream cheese at once. It will get clumpy and no matter how long you beat it, it will stay that way.
  • If you have to substitute cream for the creamer, powdered sugar and vanilla would be the best swap. 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • To make this ahead: prepare the cheesecake mixture and refrigerate in a bowl. Mix all of the fruit in a large bowl and refrigerate. Before serving, drain any excess liquid from the fruit and then fold the cheesecake filling into the fruit. Serve and enjoy!

HOLIDAY WHITE FRUITCAKE



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Years ago, when I attended Koloa Missionary Church in Hawaii, a friend gave me this recipe. Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays. -Eileen Sokolowski Flatt, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves (16 piece each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit
1-1/4 cups golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-in. loaf pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a small bowl, toss candied fruit, raisins and walnuts with 1/2 cup flour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in remaining flour. Fold in fruit mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HAWAIIAN CAKE



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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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will give your fruitcake the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
  • Bake the fruitcake in a low oven. This will help to prevent the fruitcake from drying out.
  • Let the fruitcake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the fruitcake in a cool, dry place. This will help to keep the fruitcake fresh.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays or any special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Hawaiian fruitcake at home. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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