PINEAPPLE-COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Pineapple-Coconut Angel Food Cake image

I found this recipe at a local paper and adapted it to suit my family's tastes. A friend who doesn't cook much took this cake to a family gathering, and they thought she was an overnight gourmet! -Donna Quinn of Salem, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pineapple or orange extract
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pineapple and coconut extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. For topping, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and pineapple extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.