Do you crave a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with the creaminess of ice cream and the crunch of graham crackers? Look no further than the delectable pina colada icebox cake! This no-bake treat is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise. With its layers of creamy pineapple filling, refreshing coconut whipped cream, and a graham cracker crust, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating the ultimate pina colada icebox cake.
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PINA COLADA ICEBOX CAKE
This icebox cake has all of the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup coconut milk. Add pudding mix; beat on low speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Pour remaining coconut milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip half of the graham crackers into milk; allow excess to drip off. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish, breaking to fit as needed. Layer with half each of the cream cheese mixture, pineapple and coconut. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 20g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PIñA COLADA CAKE
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
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
PINA COLADA TUBE CAKE
We named this a "pina colada" cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It's a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, eggs and rum; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice; brush over warm cake. Cool cake completely. , In another bowl, mix cream of coconut, rum and remaining confectioners' sugar; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINA COLADA CAKE
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
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.
BEST EVER PINA COLADA CAKE
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
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
Tips:
- Ensure that your pineapple juice is fresh for the best flavor. Use ripe, juicy pineapples for the best results.
- For a boozy twist, add 1/2 cup of rum to the pineapple juice before mixing it with the gelatin.
- If you don't have time to make homemade whipped cream, store-bought whipped cream can be used instead.
- Feel free to experiment with mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips, to customize the cake to your liking.
- For a smoother texture, use a blender to blend the pineapple, cream, and condensed milk until smooth before pouring it over the crust.
- If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
- Allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving to ensure that it has set properly.
Conclusion:
This pina colada icebox cake is a tropical delight that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, refreshing texture, zesty pineapple flavor, and coconut crust, this cake is sure to transport you to a beachside paradise. So, gather your ingredients, put on some tropical tunes, and get ready to indulge in a taste of paradise with this delicious pina colada icebox cake.
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