Best 9 Macadamia Pineapple Dream Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and delicious dessert recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further than the delectable macadamia pineapple dream cake. This tropical-inspired cake is a perfect blend of sweet pineapple, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a fluffy, moist cake base. With its layers of creamy filling and a delightful pineapple topping, this cake will transport you to a paradise of flavors. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, the macadamia pineapple dream cake is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you with a lasting impression.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Dream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Virginia

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup Crisco cooking oil
1 cup water or 1 cup pineapple juice
1 (12 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Make cake according to package directions in 3 9" cake pans (or one 13x9 pan) that have been greased and floured.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • To make frosting mix pudding mix and crushed pineapple with juice. Then fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
  • Frost cake (you may have to secure layers with tooth pick).
  • Must chill cake at least 4 hours before serving, overnight is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3591.1, Fat 147.5, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 644.7, Sodium 4794.8, Carbohydrate 532, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 350.3, Protein 42.8

MACADAMIA-PINEAPPLE TART



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Get a sweet taste of the Islands with this tempting tart. The sweet cookie-pastry crust is easy to make and bakes light and crisp under the rich nutty filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup coffee liqueur, if desired
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until dough forms. Press firmly and evenly in bottom and up side of ungreased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Sprinkle nuts and pineapple evenly over crust.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, corn syrup, liqueur, salt and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over nuts and pineapple. Bake about 30 minutes or until set. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-2788

Number Of Ingredients 7

WHIPPED TOPPING:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) box pudding yellow cake mix
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (3 1/2-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding; (small)
1 (6-ounce) package Cool Whip whipped topping
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Add cake mix, eggs, oil and water as directed on cake mix box. Mix in sour cream, crushed pineapple and pour into 11 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F until done. Dissolve pudding in pineapple with juice then fold in cool whip. Frost when completely cooled.

PINEAPPLE & MACADAMIA NUT CAKE



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This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! -Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package white or yellow cake mix, regular size
1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional chopped macadamia nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine sugar and flour in a large saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks, butter and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/3 cup pineapple mixture for frosting; gently stir nuts into remaining pineapple mixture., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer., For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, reserved pineapple mixture and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, chop and toast additional nuts; sprinkle on top and around bottom of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA NUT BREAD



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Bally High! This sweet and luscious bread will whisk you away to the South Pacific. Pineapple and macadamia nuts are together again!

Provided by Tanja Miller

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup pineapple juice
½ cup crushed pineapple, with juice
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with wax paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pineapple juice and pineapple; mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together baking powder and flour. Stir flour mixture into pineapple mixture. Fold in macadamia nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 108.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can crushed pineapple
1 package yellow cake mix
1 tub (12 oz.) Cool Whip
1 small box Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and reserve the liquid, set aside.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, except add the pineapple juice + however much water to equal the amount of water that the package calls for. Bake in two 9 in round cake pans.
  • While the cake layers are cooling, spoon the Cool Whip into a large bowl. Add the pudding mix and the pineapple and stir well to make the frosting.
  • Frost each layer and the sides of the cake. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to enjoy it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT



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I often serve this creamy dessert because it's a light and refreshing end to any meal. My mother made it when I was young, and now my daughters ask for it. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup pastel miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring several times., Stir in pineapple. Pour over crust. Top with whipped cream (pan will be full). Sprinkle with marshmallows and reserved crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKENULLWITH MACADAMIA NUTS



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Pineapple     Macadamia Nut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup dried tart cherries*
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup buttermilk
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides set atop burner on medium-low heat. Stir in sugar, nuts, cherries and ginger. Cook until sugar mixture bubbles, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly. Arrange pineapple pieces, overlapping slightly and in concentric circles, over sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 3/4 cup sugar and orange peel in large bowl until fragrant. Beat in 6 tablespoons butter until light. Beat in yolks 1 at a time. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until firm peaks form. Fold into batter. Spoon into pan atop pineapple.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack; cool 5 minutes. Invert onto platter. Serve with whipped cream.

PINEAPPLE,MACADAMIA AND COCONUT CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple,macadamia and Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup raw sugar
2 eggs
1 cup macadamia nuts, crushed
250 g pineapple, tinned, crushed, drained
1 cup self raising flour
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and eggs until thick and creamy.
  • Mix nuts and pineapple together.
  • Add to egg and sugar mixture.
  • Add flour and beat well.
  • Grease and flour a ring tin.
  • Spoon in mixture, sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake 180 C for 40 - 45 minutes till golden.
  • Frost if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh pineapple. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well.
  • To easily remove the pineapple core, use a sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the core.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pineapple, nuts, and cherries by hand.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the bundt pan before adding the batter. This will help the cake to come out of the pan easily.
  • Bake the cake for the full amount of time specified in the recipe. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This Macadamia Pineapple Dream Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is complemented by the sweet and tangy pineapple filling and the crunchy macadamia nuts. The frosting is light and airy, and it adds the perfect finishing touch to this delightful cake. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfect. Enjoy!

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