HOLIDAY AMBROSIA CAKE

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This is from an old recipe that came to me as a typical fruitcake. I added pineapple, coconut and pineapple juice, which made it really moist and gave it a bit of a tropical taste. - Dotty Stodulski, North Port, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
COCONUT GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons coconut milk or 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in the coconut, pineapple, macadamia nuts, raisins, mangoes and candied cherries., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut milk and extracts. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Queen Ibro
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why it's so popular. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping is delicious.


Genesis Arroyo
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I'm not a big fan of ambrosia cake, but this one was actually really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Ramesh Xettry
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This cake is so moist and delicious! The pineapple and coconut topping is the perfect addition.


Shohel Shohel
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


lewis Ashton
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This is the best ambrosia cake I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


Joel Ridley
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Shania Mkansi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Ehsanullah Noori
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to cake recipe for any occasion.


user sdsds12
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Ability Aboh
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This is the best ambrosia cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Esther Chinecherem
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a hit at my holiday party!


Abosede Adeseun
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's a keeper!


Makeyla Lapaix
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Mike Jull
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This is my go-to cake recipe for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Abdukadr Abdur
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


David Mashiane
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This cake is so moist and delicious! The pineapple and coconut topping is the perfect addition.


Esther Mokeira
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Ayad Nuri
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This ambrosia cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut-pineapple topping was the perfect finishing touch.