HAWAIIAN SURPRISE CAKE

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Rhonda Pryor-Houk of Louisville, Kentucky created this charming cake after coming across a recipe for orange cake in a mystery novel. It's loaded with nuts, fruit and coconut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, 2/3 cup sugar and cream until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and preserves; beat well. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in the chips, nuts, oranges, cherries and coconut. , In another bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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mngani phungula
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake! The pineapple flavor really balanced it out.


Sm Sayem
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Nadiifo Axmed
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Imtiii Abbas
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I love the moist texture of this cake and the pineapple and coconut filling is to die for.


Jerimiah Aceves
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Ehsan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Akibul Islam
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny.


Brittany Tucker
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I've never had Hawaiian Surprise Cake before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Kamuyu Mwangi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.


Md Mostufa
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I'm not a fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake! The coconut flavor really shines through.


The Alayya Collegiate
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This cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Jessy Gardner
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweetness.


Miracle Bisong
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Kevin Romeo
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for any occasion.


MD.mostofa Golam
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of pineapple and coconut.


MEEXTRA 7878
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The cake was delicious, but I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar in the frosting.


Crystal Gomez
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great! My family loved it.


dwayne thomas
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This Hawaiian Surprise Cake was a hit at our luau! It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and coconut filling was a perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.