Best 3 Karens Luau Pineapple Cake Roll Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the Karens Luau Pineapple Cake Roll reigns supreme, tantalizing taste buds with its exquisite blend of tropical flavors and irresistible textures. This culinary masterpiece, a symphony of sweet and tangy notes, promises to transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Its fluffy sponge cake, infused with the vibrant essence of pineapple, forms the perfect canvas for a luscious pineapple filling that bursts with tangy sweetness. Adorned with a delicate glaze, this cake roll is not just a dessert; it's an experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE CAKE ROLL



Pineapple Cake Roll image

This cake looks and tastes like a tropical vacation. Fresh pineapple is filled with maraschino cream, then rolled in a coconut sponge and finished with pillowy coconut frosting and cherries on top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
5 sticks (1 1/4 pounds) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
One 5.4-ounce can unsweetened coconut cream (about 2/3 cup)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped, plus whole maraschino cherries, for garnish
1/4 cup maraschino cherry liquid, from the jar of cherries
2 cored and peeled pineapples (each about 5 1/2 inches tall)
Unsweetened coconut chips, toasted, for garnish
Dried pineapple rings, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the coconut sponge cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with cooking spray; line the bottom with parchment and spray the parchment.
  • Add the egg whites and lemon juice to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar and increase the speed to medium high; beat until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg yolks together with the milk, vegetable oil and coconut extract in a separate large bowl until smooth. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar together into a medium bowl; whisk into the yolk mixture until smooth. Stir about a third of the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula, then fold in the remaining whites in 2 batches.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but the cake is still pale, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Immediately sift confectioners' sugar generously over the top of the warm cake and loosen the edges with a knife; lay a clean kitchen towel (not terry cloth) over the cake. Place another baking sheet over the towel and flip the baking sheets to invert the cake onto the towel. Remove the top baking sheet and parchment. Starting at a short end, roll up the cake and towel together into a spiral. Transfer seam-side down to a rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • For the frosting and cream: Add the butter and salt to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add the coconut cream and beat on medium-high speed until thick, about 2 minutes. Transfer 2 cups of the frosting to a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Set aside.
  • Add the toasted coconut flakes, chopped cherries and maraschino cherry liquid to the remaining frosting in the mixer and mix on low speed until combined. Transfer 1/2 cup of the maraschino cream to a small piping bag.
  • Dry the cored pineapples with paper towels. Stand them upright on a baking sheet and pipe the maraschino cream into the center of each. Tap each pineapple on the baking sheet to pack in the cream, then pipe in more to fill.
  • Gently unroll the cake. Spread the remaining maraschino cream over the cake, leaving about a 1/4-inch border. Arrange the pineapples end to end in a row in the middle of the cake, lining up the cores. Bring the ends of the cake up and together around the pineapples. Trim any cake that is overlapping so the ends just meet. Trim the short ends with a serrated knife to create a clean edge. Turn the cake seam-side down.
  • Pipe the white frosting on top of the cake to decorate and garnish with the toasted coconut chips, dried pineapple rings and maraschino cherries.

KAREN'S LUAU PINEAPPLE CAKE ROLL



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This is a yummy pineapple cake roll that my mom used to make for parties and get togethers. It looks pretty too.

Provided by islandgirl77551

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/16 teaspoon clove
4 eggs (separated)
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar (garnish)
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Drain pineapple and reserve 3/4 cup of juice and 1/2 cup pineapple for topping.
  • In a med. mixing bowl combine remaining pineapple,brown sugar,coconut,nuts,1 tsp.vanilla,cinnamon,ginger and cloves and mix well.
  • Spread in the bottom of a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan and set aside.
  • In a med. mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until stiff but not dry and set aside.
  • In a lg. mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow.
  • Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 vanilla.
  • Gently fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Gently fold flour mixture into egg mixture.
  • Spread cake batter evenly over pineappple mixture in pan.
  • Bake in oven preheated to 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Loosen cake around edges and invert on flour sack towel sprinkled with powdered sugar and let stand 3-4 minutes.
  • Roll in jelly roll fashion and let cool.
  • Garnish with pineapple topping.
  • Pineapple topping:.
  • In small sauce pan, combine pineapple juice with sugar and cornstarch and mix well.
  • Cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, until clear and thickened.
  • Remove for heat,stir in pineapple and cool.
  • Spread on top of cake roll and sprinkle with coconut.

KAREN'S PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Karen's Pineapple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Oliver

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten to blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped toasted pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with it's juice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, gently mix all cake ingrediants together by hand. Pour into an ungreased 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan. Bake 30-40 minutes, until top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on rack.
  • For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually blend in confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Spread on cool cake. Arrange nuts on top to suit you fancy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 343.9, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 44.3, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the cake roll a more intense flavor and a moist texture. If you can't find fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake roll tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake roll until it is golden brown: The cake roll should be baked until it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake roll cool completely before filling it: This will help prevent the filling from melting and making the cake roll soggy.
  • Be careful when rolling the cake: The cake roll is delicate, so be careful when rolling it up. Use a light touch and roll it up tightly.
  • Chill the cake roll before serving: This will help the cake roll set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Karen's Luau Pineapple Cake Roll is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake roll is moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy pineapple filling. The whipped cream frosting adds a light and airy touch, and the toasted coconut flakes add a tropical flair. This cake roll is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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