Best 10 Polynesian Cake And Cream Frosting Recipes

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Polynesian cake and cream frosting is a popular and delicious dessert found in various Pacific Island cuisines. This delectable combination features a moist, fluffy cake base infused with rich Polynesian flavors and topped with a creamy, velvety frosting that complements the cake's tropical essence. Whether it's for a special occasion, a family gathering, or simply a sweet treat, this cake will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant islands of the Pacific.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Hawaiian Wedding Cake Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by dpuentes

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped or crushed
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
WHIPPED CREAM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
toasted shredded coconut, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, all-purpose flour, walnuts, 3/4 cup flaked coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together. Then add the eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with all of the juice and mix well. Pour into a well greased pan 9-inch round or 9-inch X 13-inch baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F (or until toothpick in the center comes out clean). WHIPPED CREAM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: In a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla and mix until it reaches a smooth consistency. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture and whipped cream together. Frost the cake and top with toasted shredded coconut.

HAWAIIAN CAKE



Hawaiian Cake image

This is a moist and unusual cake. Great for summer.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs together; add salt, baking soda, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice. Add coconut, walnuts, and vanilla. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 643.6 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE I



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Get ready to do the hula! Good with cream cheese or sour cream frosting.

Provided by Olene Grieshop

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, soda, and flour by hand. Mix in eggs, pineapple with juice. Stir in nuts, and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 130.8 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

POLYNESIAN CAKE



Polynesian Cake image

Make and share this Polynesian Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup oil
2 cups flour
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 (3 1/2 ounce) jars carrots (2nd Stage baby food)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can pineapple, crushed
1 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well by hand (do not use electric mixer).
  • Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
  • bake 40-50 minutes or until set.
  • Serve with whipped cream.

POLYNESIAN WEDDING CAKE



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Make and share this Polynesian Wedding Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dates (optional) or 1 cup raisins (optional)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup toasted coconut
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon (do not use a mixer), combine oil and sugar until blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring until well blended.
  • Add shredded carrots, chopped nuts, pineapple and coconut and mix just until combined.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • After cake has cooled, top with cream cheese frosting or serve plain.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • Cream together the cream cheese and butter.
  • Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and most of the toasted coconut. Let cake cool completely and spread frosting on top. Decorate top with toasted coconut, if desired. Variation: Substituting 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice for the milk will produce a nice lemony frosting.

POLYNESIAN CAKE AND CREAM FROSTING



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I tasted this cake at a church in Scranton, Pennsylvania many years ago and was fortunate to be able to find the lady who baked it and beg the recipe. She was sweet to share it, but I never got her name!! It's delicious!!

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oil
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a spoon. Pour into a greased and floured 13X9 baking pan and bake at 350* for 50 minutes. Cool.
  • Prepare frosting by whipping all ingredients together and cover cake. Garnish with coconut and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.9, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 323.1, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 47.8, Protein 6.7

POLYNESIAN CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup oil
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 small jars strained carrots (see note)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 pound coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 - 3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and carrots in mixer. Add dry ingredients that have been sifted together 2 times. Add pineapple, coconut, and nuts. Bake in greased Bundt pan 350° for 50-55 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine; thin with a little cream to make it spread nicely. Note: Can use 1 cup cooked mashed carrots or grated carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHANTILLY CAKE FROSTING



Chantilly Cake Frosting image

This cake is a Hawaiian favorite. Make your favorite chocolate cake. The real secret is in the frosting.

Provided by Linda Waddy

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat until thick, approximately 12 minutes. Stir constantly.
  • Remove from heat, and add coconut and macadamia nuts. Continue to stir until cool and thick enough to spread on your cake.
  • Frost. This will cover a 9x13 inch rectangular cake or a two 8 inch layer round cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

EASY HAWAIIAN CAKE WITH ICING



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Make and share this Easy Hawaiian Cake With Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna from Las Vegas

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar (I use 1 and 3/4)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can undrained crushed pineapple
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Mix all ingredients together by hand.
  • Pour into greased 9x13x2 inch pan.
  • If using glass pan, bake at 325 degrees.
  • Otherwise, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Check for doneness using toothpick.
  • For icing: Mix all ingredients together and frost cool cake.
  • Keep in refrigerator.
  • Will keep for a long time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 220.5, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 30.9, Protein 3.4

HAWAIIAN CAKE WITH RUM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Hawaiian Cake With Rum Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup mazola corn oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon spice islands ground ginger
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger and pineapple; mixing well. Fold in coconut and nuts.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost when cooled.
  • For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter together in medium bowl. Mix in remaining frosting ingredients and blend until frosting is desired spreading consistency.
  • Garnish with 1/4 cup toasted coconut and 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.7, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 54.8, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help ensure that the cake batter mixes evenly and that the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the cake batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Polynesian Cake and Cream Frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake a success. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake!

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