Pineapple, macadamia and coconut cake is a tropical paradise in cake form. This delectable dessert combines the vibrant sweetness of pineapple, the rich, nutty flavor of macadamia nuts, and the creamy, tropical essence of coconut to create a truly unique and unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new challenge or a novice in the kitchen searching for a show-stopping dessert, this recipe is sure to delight and impress. With its luscious layers, tantalizing textures, and explosion of tropical flavors, pineapple macadamia coconut cake is the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful treat to enjoy with loved ones.
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PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT CAKE
A silky and soft cake with a lovely coconut texture.
Provided by Vanya
Categories Baking
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170°C fanbake.
- In a large bowl whisk together butter and sugar then stir in the eggs. Add pineapple and coconut and mix again.
- Sift in flour and baking powder then fold all ingredients together until combined.
- Pour into a lined cake tin and bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let the cake cool on a baking rack before icing.
- Use a mixer or electric beater to whisk cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add icing sugar and crushed pineapple. Whisk again to mix it all together until it is thick and creamy.
- Spread over the cooled cake and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 75 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 217 grams sodium, Sugar 35 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
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
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
This pineapple coconut cake includes pineapple chunks, coconut, coconut milk, plus homemade pineapple curd and cream cheese frosting. Each bite is packed with moist texture and irresistible flavor. Review the recipe notes before beginning. To save time, feel free to make the pineapple curd first. It must cool completely before you use it in the cake's assembly.
Provided by Sally
Categories Dessert
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
- Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. (Note that the video shows sifting the flour, but you do not have to.)
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites until combined, then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Beat until combined. Mixture will look curdled as a result of the varying textures and solid butter combining. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Beat on low speed until combined, then beat in the shredded coconut and pineapple chunks just until combined. Whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no butter lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
- Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for around 22-24 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. (Make the curd as the cakes cool.) The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
- Fill the bottom pot of a double boiler with 1-2 inches of water. (Or use the DIY double boiler method listed in the notes.) Place on high heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce to low heat to keep the water at a simmer. Whisk the egg, egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, and salt together the top pot of your double boiler. Continue to whisk as the curd cooks because constant whisking prevents the egg yolks from curdling. Whisk and cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick, resembling the texture of hollandaise sauce, about 10 minutes. If curd isn't thickening, turn up the heat and keep whisking. Remove pan from heat. Whisk in the butter. The butter will melt from the heat of the curd. Pour curd into a jar or bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top so it is touching the top of the curd. (This prevents a skin from forming on top.) Cool completely. The curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cool, the plastic wrap can be removed. Makes 1 cup. You will have leftover curd after using in the cake. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week. (Great on sourdough, biscuits, or toast!)
- In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, coconut milk or pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I usually add it).
- If your cakes are domed on top, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off the tops to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting & curd. Evenly spread a scant 1/2 cup of frosting on top. Spread 1/4 cup of pineapple curd on top of the frosting. Top with 2nd cake layer and evenly cover the top with 1/2 cup of frosting, then 1/4 cup of curd. Carefully place the third cake layer on top. The cake is very slippery due to the frosting and curd, so be careful with it. I highly recommend a crumb coat for this cake, so spread a very very thin layer of frosting on top and all around the exterior of the cake. A bench scraper is helpful to smooth the sides. Refrigerate crumb-coated cake for 30-60 minutes- again, this is a slippery cake so refrigeration is very helpful. Remove cake from the refrigerator and spread the remaining frosting all over the cake. (Which should only be a small amount at this point.) Decorate with pineapple chunks on top of the cake and/or press coconut gently into the sides of the cake.
- Refrigerate cake for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting, though it's still a pretty fluffy cake.
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA NUT BREAD
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
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,MACADAMIA AND COCONUT CAKE
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
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.
MACADAMIA COCONUT CAKE
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of a buttered 9-by-2 inch round cake or springform pan with a round of wax paper and butter paper. Dust pan with flour, knocking out excess.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer cream butter with 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Onto a sheet of wax paper sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour into butter mixture alternately with milk in batches, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla and blend batter until just combined well.
- In another bowl with clean beaters beat egg whites until they hold soft peaks. Beat in remaining 1/3 cup sugar gradually and beat meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Stir one fourth meringue into batter to lighten and fold in remaining meringue gently but thoroughly.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake in middle of oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake begins to pull away from side of pan and a tester comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack and cool completely. Cake may be made 1 day ahead and kept at room temperature, tightly wrapped.
- Make filling:
- In a dry heavy skillet cook 1/3 cup sugar over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Cook, stirring with a fork, until melted completely and a light caramel. Add macadamia nuts and cook, stirring, until nuts are coated well and caramel is deep golden. Pour praline onto a sheet of foil and cool completely. Break praline into pieces and in a food processor grind fine. (Do not purée to a paste.)
- In a small saucepan whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks, milk, and cornstarch. Bring pastry cream to a boil over moderate heat, whisking, and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Whisk in vanilla. Transfer pastry cream to a bowl and chill until cold, its surface covered with plastic wrap. (Pastry cream will be very stiff.)
- In a bowl beat heavy cream until it just holds stiff peaks. Whisk pastry cream to loosen and whisk in praline. Fold in whipped cream and chill while making frosting.
- Make frosting:
- In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water whisk together frosting ingredients until mixture is warm and sugar is dissolved. With a portable electric mixer on high beat frosting 6 to 7 minutes, or until thick and fluffy. Remove bowl from heat and beat frosting until cooled slightly.
- Assemble cake:
- With a long serrated knife cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Spread filling between layers on a cake plate and spread cake with frosting. Coat cake with coconut. Cake may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Garnish cake with macadamia nuts.
PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA POUND CAKE
This rich pound cake has a real taste of Hawaii in it! This tastes great with a scoop of coconut ice cream on it.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine dried pineapple and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes; drain thoroughly and blot dry.
- If pineapple pieces are large, cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat oven to 325°.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until light, 3 minutes; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; reduce mixer to low speed; add milk, rum, and vanilla; add flour mixture, mix just until combined; fold in pineapple and nuts with a spatula.
- Grease and flour an 8 1/2" x 4 1'2" loaf pan; transfer batter to pan; bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes; loosen cake from the sides of the pan with a flexible knife; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.3
PINEAPPLE & MACADAMIA NUT CAKE
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
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 CAKE
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- At least 48 hours or up to 3 months before serving:Preheat oven to 300°. Grease three 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 -inch loaf pans. Line with waxed paper and grease the paper. In a medium bowl, toss 4 cups of the pineapple, nuts and coconut with flour until coated set aside.In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat sugar and butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, pineapple flavor and vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour until well blended. With a wooden spoon, stir in fruit-nut mixture. Spoon batter into pans and top with remaining pineapple, pressing lightly into batter. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Remove from pans, peel off waxed paper and cool completely on wire racks. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate at least 2 days before serving. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 month or in the freezer up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cake the best flavor and texture. If possible, use organic ingredients to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough and dense. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings for your cake. Some popular choices include pineapple, macadamia nuts, coconut, and cream cheese frosting.
Conclusion:
With its moist and fluffy texture, delicious pineapple flavor, and crunchy macadamia nuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Pineapple Macadamia and Coconut Cake a try!
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