PINA COLADA CAKE

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As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. -Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1 jar (18 ounces) pineapple preserves
Dried pineapple slices and toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

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 baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., In a food processor, cover and pulse pineapple until almost smooth. Stir into batter. Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pineapple slices and coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 129g carbohydrate (101g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Prince Sundar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Dorris Akioyame
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The pineapple flavor was very subtle, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


mark williams
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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. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Samuel Gbolahan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The pineapple flavor was very prominent, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


Md Abdul Mannan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Bijaya Kumar
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The pineapple flavor was very subtle, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


Adeel Ullah
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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. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Amarachi Kingsley
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The pineapple flavor was very prominent, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


Abdullah Sarfaraz
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Tamir Ahmed
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The pineapple flavor was very subtle, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


Kieron Miller
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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. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


rehanmano rehanmano
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The pineapple flavor was very prominent, and the coconut frosting was very rich.


Gaurav Khanal
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I was a bit hesitant to make this cake because I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mirza Bux
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of pineapple and coconut. I will definitely be making this cake again.


DebnscottF Fisher
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Gaming Subroto
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The pineapple flavor was perfect, and the coconut frosting was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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