When it comes to delightful desserts that combine tropical flavors and textures, the pineapple coconut surprise cake stands out as a true culinary masterpiece. This delectable cake is a fusion of sweet pineapple chunks, creamy coconut, and moist vanilla sponge, resulting in a taste explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a home cook eager to impress your loved ones with a special treat, this article will guide you through the process of creating a pineapple coconut surprise cake that will be the star of any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE
This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are reminiscent of snow. But one taste of the sunny pineapple will transport you to the tropics. -Monica Kennedy, Johnson City, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter, extracts and 1/2 cup reserved juice. Add dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Beat egg whites with clean beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple and remaining confectioners' sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved juice. Spread with 2 cups mousse. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer and drizzle with remaining juice. Spread remaining mousse over top and sides of cake. Press remaining coconut onto top and sides. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 62g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE
An experiment gone great!
Provided by Brenda Vandervort
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch square pans.
- Beat 3/4 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly drizzle oil into creamed butter while continuing to beat butter until mixture is smooth. Beat white sugar, 1 cup at a time, into butter mixture until incorporated. Add 2 teaspoons coconut extract and vanilla extract; mix well. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter mixture, beating well until each egg is fully incorporated.
- Mix flour, alternating with coconut milk, into butter mixture, ending with flour until batter is just mixed. Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice into batter. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Mix confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup pineapple juice together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Beat 1 cup butter into sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon coconut extract; beat until icing is smooth, adding more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Place 1 cake on a serving platter and top with a layer of icing. Place second cake over icing layer. Cover entire cake with remaining icing. Dust sides of cake with shredded coconut and top with crushed pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
EASY PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE
Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared by a former co-worker, this recipe has been in my file for 20 years and never fails to delight those who try a piece. -Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread over cake. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread over pudding. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts :
COCONUT CAKE WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
Find a yummy combination of coconut and crushed pineapple in this tender, moist cake, with more crushed pineapple in the filling. Coconut and pineapple tidbits or slices are the garnish on top of a sweet buttercream frosting. Cover and refrigerate to store.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Desserts Cakes Coconut Cake Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter three 9-inch round cake pans and dust lightly with flour.
- Prepare cake: Stir flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in eggs and melted butter until just combined. Add sour cream, vanilla and coconut extracts, undrained pineapple and coconut; stir until combined. Divide batter evenly into the three prepared pans.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the middle of a layer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans on wire racks about 10 minutes. Turn layers out onto the racks and cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the buttercream frosting: Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until fluffy and lighter in color. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cream; beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. When the sugar is fully incorporated, add vanilla, salt, 1 additional cup of powdered sugar, and 1 more tablespoon cream; beat for about 2 minutes. Beat in the remaining powdered sugar. If the frosting is too stiff, add a few drops of cream and stir again. Repeat until the desired consistency is reached.
- Prepare the filling: Remove 1 cup of the frosting and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add drained, crushed pineapple and stir. Add a few drops of reserved pineapple juice if the mixture is too stiff.
- To assemble: place one cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread 1/2 of the filling on top of the first layer. Put the second layer in place and spread the remaining filling on it. Place the third layer on the top and spread the remaining buttercream frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Garnish the top of the cake with flaked coconut, and add drained pineapple tidbits as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.1 calories, Carbohydrate 112.5 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 540.2 mg, Sugar 84.9 g
PINEAPPLE COCONUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
A yellow cake mix flavored with sour cream jump starts this classic dessert. Coconut joins pineapple, cherries and brown sugar in the buttery topping.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Baking Ingredients
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Add 1/4 cup butter to each of 2 (9-inch) round pans; place in oven to melt. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sugar.
- Arrange pineapple and cherries over sugar in pans; sprinkle with coconut.
- Beat remaining ingredients with mixer until blended; pour over coconut.
- Bake 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately invert onto serving plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g, Protein 4 g
FROZEN COCONUT AND ROASTED PINEAPPLE CAKE
This recipe is adapted from Michele Goldsmith, Executive Pastry Chef at Nobu 57. Martha made this on episode 506 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes one 10-inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim a sheet of acetate to 34-by-3-inches and line the walls of a 10-inch springform pan; set aside.
- Place 2 ounces white chocolate in the top of a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water; heat just until chocolate melts. Stir in tahini, then stir in cereal, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, 1/3 lemon zest and salt.
- Place cake, brushed-side down, on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Spread cereal-mixture over surface of cake in an even layer. Freeze until set, about 1 hour.
- Carefully invert cake into the prepared springform pan so crunch-side is down. Using an offset spatula, spread cake with 1 cup roasted pineapple puree in an even layer; reserve remaining puree for topping, if desired. Freeze until set, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place gelatin in a small amount of cold water until softened, about 1 minute. Drain and squeeze to remove excess water from gelatin; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring coconut milk, remaining 1/2 cup desiccated coconut and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add reserved gelatin, and whisk until dissolved. Strain mixture through a fine sieve set over a bowl with remaining 3 1/4 ounces white chocolate; let stand until chocolate begins to melt. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir from the center of the bowl outward to avoid forming air bubbles. Let cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally, to prevent mixture from setting up (mixture should be thick, but not clumpy).
- Meanwhile, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Place in refrigerator to chill.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar, and increase speed to high, beating until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to low and gradually add about 1/3 of gelatin mixture, whisking until just combined.
- Gently fold half of egg-white mixture into remaining gelatin mixture. Fold half of the chilled whipped cream into the gelatin mixture. Fold in remaining egg-white mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream until mousse is thoroughly combined.
- Pour mousse over the cake. Freeze until set, at least 8 hours or up to overnight.
- Once mousse sets, remove ring from springform pan and carefully peel off acetate. If desired, top with coconut flakes, reserved chopped roasted pineapple, and reserved pineapple puree. Return to freezer. Transfer to refrigerator two hours before serving.
CHERYL'S DECADENT PINEAPPLE, PUDDING, COCONUT CAKE
Make and share this Cheryl's Decadent Pineapple, Pudding, Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 1 9 x 13 inch pan, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare at 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with baking spray.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, pour the pineapple along with its juice into a saucepan along with the 1 cup of sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow it to slightly cool.
- When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pierce holes into the cake using the prongs of a fork. Pour the pineapple mixture over the hot cake and set it aside.
- Prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions. Spread the pudding over the cake/pineapple and refrigerate until it is thoroughly chilled.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream with the 1/2 cup sugar until it is stiff. Cover the top of the cake with the whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the coconut on top.
- Share with others and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 238.4, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.9, Protein 3
PINEAPPLE PARADISE CAKE WITH COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
This is another wonderful cake that I found along time ago in our local paper. It is great for large gatherings, pot lucks or picnics.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a slotted spoon, set aside 1/4 cup pineapple for frosting.
- In mixing bowl, combine remaining pineapple and juice with flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, vegetable oil and coconut flavoring.
- Beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
- Pour into greased and floured 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 1 inch baking pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- To make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream, vanilla and coconut flavoring until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar; beat until frosting is a spreadable consistency.
- Stir in coconut and reserved 1/4 cup pineapple.
- Use to frost cake.
PINEAPPLE COCONUT SURPRISE CAKE
When I was a school teacher, one of my fellow teachers made this cake and everybody asked her for the recipe. Now I am passing the recipe along to my online friends. *This cake tastes better made day ahead.
Provided by Meryl Hausner @MiMi1130
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bake cake mix in a 15 1/2 X 10 1/2 X 1 inch pan, according to box directions.
- While cake is baking, drain pineapple. Let cream cheese stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- In a bowl place cream cheese, gradually add a little milk at a time beating at medium speed to blend mixure smoothly.
- Then add pudding and beat at low speed for 12 minutes. Spread mixture over cake.
- Top with crushed pineapple, sprinkled evenly.
- On top of this spread cool whip.
- Sprinkle coconut over everything.
Tips:
- To ensure an even bake, make sure your oven is preheated and your baking pans are properly greased and floured.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple. This will give your cake a more intense flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Be careful not to overbake the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- If you don't have a lot of time, you can use a store-bought pineapple cake mix instead of making the cake from scratch.
Conclusion:
The Pineapple Coconut Surprise Cake is a delicious and tropical treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist pineapple cake, sweet coconut filling, and fluffy coconut frosting, this cake is sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try!
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