PINEAPPLE & MACADAMIA NUT CAKE

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This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! -Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package white or yellow cake mix, regular size
1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional chopped macadamia nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine sugar and flour in a large saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks, butter and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/3 cup pineapple mixture for frosting; gently stir nuts into remaining pineapple mixture., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer., For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, reserved pineapple mixture and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, chop and toast additional nuts; sprinkle on top and around bottom of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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This cake is a must-try!


Sunny jutt
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Nahom Cherinet
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I'll definitely be making this cake again.


tihomir iordanov
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This cake is a winner!


sabeen dhungel
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Yum!


Hdeal Alhadi
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Taha Gujjar
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Sawera Baloch
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This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Emma Awuah
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the pineapple flavor.


Darkness of the school
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This cake is amazing! The pineapple and macadamia nuts give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Everst wolfy
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This cake is moist and flavorful, but it's a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll reduce the amount of sugar.


Ajad Miah
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. I also added some chopped walnuts, and it turned out delicious.


Sad Uddin Siddique
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of pineapple and macadamia nuts.


Shoaib Khan j.d.s
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts gave it a delicious flavor.


Nathalia Laguerre
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This pineapple macadamia nut cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts added a nice tropical touch.


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