Best Hawaiian Fruitcake Recipes

HAWAIIAN CAKE

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Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of instant pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping. "This is a favorite dessert that suits any occasion. Try it once and you're sure to make it again," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY WHITE FRUITCAKE

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Years ago, when I attended Koloa Missionary Church in Hawaii, a friend gave me this recipe. Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays. -Eileen Sokolowski Flatt, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves (16 piece each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit
1-1/4 cups golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

Preheat oven to 275°. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-in. loaf pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a small bowl, toss candied fruit, raisins and walnuts with 1/2 cup flour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in remaining flour. Fold in fruit mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HAWAIIAN CAKE

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This is a moist and unusual cake. Great for summer.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper one 10 inch tube pan.
Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs together; add salt, baking soda, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice. Add coconut, walnuts, and vanilla. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 643.6 mg, Sugar 48.5 g