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
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
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake! The pineapple flavor really balanced it out.
Sm Sayem
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Nadiifo Axmed
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Imtiii Abbas
[email protected]I love the moist texture of this cake and the pineapple and coconut filling is to die for.
Jerimiah Aceves
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ehsan
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Akibul Islam
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny.
Brittany Tucker
[email protected]I've never had Hawaiian Surprise Cake before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Kamuyu Mwangi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.
Md Mostufa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake! The coconut flavor really shines through.
The Alayya Collegiate
[email protected]This cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Jessy Gardner
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweetness.
Miracle Bisong
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet.
Kevin Romeo
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for any occasion.
MD.mostofa Golam
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of pineapple and coconut.
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[email protected]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
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great! My family loved it.
dwayne thomas
[email protected]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.