PINA COLADA CAKE (HYBRID PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE)

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This is a hybrid pineapple upside-down cake which I've developed over the years. Instead of pineapple rings, I use crushed pineapple, coconut, and honey. It is very important to cool the mixture of butter and brown sugar before covering it with the rest of the ingredients, preventing the layer of pineapple and the cake mix from mixing prematurely. Makes one 9x13 baking pan.

Provided by Jim Esposito

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h8m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick unsalted butter
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
⅓ cup melted butter
1 (8 ounce) jar honey
1 (8 ounce) package shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a 9x13-inch glass baking pan over low heat on the stove. Add 1 stick butter and heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with brown sugar, mashing it into the butter using a fork. Let cool and refrigerate baking pan until butter hardens, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove baking pan from the refrigerator and cover brown sugar mixture with an even layer of crushed pineapple.
  • Blend cake mix, 1 cup reserved pineapple juice, eggs, and 1/3 cup melted butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until moistened. Beat on low speed for 2 additional minutes and allow batter to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add honey and coconut.
  • Pour batter over the crushed pineapple in the baking pan, smoothing to an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve while still warm. Cut cake and flip over onto plates, with brown sugar and pineapple on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.4 calories, Carbohydrate 111.4 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 357.4 mg, Sugar 91.7 g

SS SOJIB
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


David Nonyeh Jeo
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I would have liked more coconut flavor in the cake.


Rebaone Ranjalla
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Sensation Zet
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I had trouble getting the cake out of the pan in one piece.


Ibrahem ahmed Gaming
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I found that the cake was a bit dry.


Rathi Chandrika
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert.


Dinesh Thapa
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I love the coconut flavor in this cake.


Prava Bhattarai
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This cake is perfect for a tropical-themed party.


Laboni Jahan
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I'm not a fan of pineapple upside-down cake, but this pina colada version is really good!


Rk Dk
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Nicole Perez
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The cake was delicious, but the topping was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Alejandro Mendez
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in this cake. It's a perfect summer dessert.


Meisie Fourie
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I'm not a baker, but I followed the recipe step-by-step and it turned out perfectly! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!


Bessie Floris
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, fluffy texture. I highly recommend it for any special occasion.


Asma Asma
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I've never been a huge fan of pineapple upside-down cake, but this pina colada version has completely changed my mind! The coconut and rum flavors are so rich and decadent, and the cake is incredibly moist. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Siddhant Bhattrai
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This pina colada cake is a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and classic baking techniques. The pineapple and coconut combination is a match made in dessert heaven, and the brown sugar topping adds a caramelized crunch that complements the moist