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PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE



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This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are reminiscent of snow. But one taste of the sunny pineapple will transport you to the tropics. -Monica Kennedy, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 large eggs, separated
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MOUSSE:
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter, extracts and 1/2 cup reserved juice. Add dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Beat egg whites with clean beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple and remaining confectioners' sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved juice. Spread with 2 cups mousse. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer and drizzle with remaining juice. Spread remaining mousse over top and sides of cake. Press remaining coconut onto top and sides. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 62g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE



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An experiment gone great!

Provided by Brenda Vandervort

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
¼ cup pineapple juice
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon coconut extract
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch square pans.
  • Beat 3/4 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly drizzle oil into creamed butter while continuing to beat butter until mixture is smooth. Beat white sugar, 1 cup at a time, into butter mixture until incorporated. Add 2 teaspoons coconut extract and vanilla extract; mix well. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter mixture, beating well until each egg is fully incorporated.
  • Mix flour, alternating with coconut milk, into butter mixture, ending with flour until batter is just mixed. Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice into batter. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup pineapple juice together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Beat 1 cup butter into sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon coconut extract; beat until icing is smooth, adding more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Place 1 cake on a serving platter and top with a layer of icing. Place second cake over icing layer. Cover entire cake with remaining icing. Dust sides of cake with shredded coconut and top with crushed pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

PINEAPPLE COFFEE CAKE



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Moist and fruity, this coffee cake combines pineapple bits with coconut and a hint of honey. It's a wonderful choice for brunch, as an afternoon treat with tea or even after dinner with coffee.-Janice Whalen, Baldwinville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and mace. In a small bowl, combine the egg, oil, milk and reserved pineapple juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 9-in. round baking pan. In a small bowl, beat butter and honey until well blended. Fold in the cornflakes, coconut and reserved pineapple. Gently spread over batter., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE COCONUT COFFEE CAKE



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Because this recipe makes 2 coffee cakes, you could freeze one for later. They also make great gifts! From Southern Living Magazine.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 Cakes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup additional sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice, set pineapple and reserved juice aside.
  • Beat butter at a medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups drained pineapple, 3 1/2 oz can coconut, 1 cup pecans, and vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  • Stir together powdered sugar, remaining pineapple, reserved juice, remaining chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup coconut.
  • Spread evenly over cakes. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Cool completely in pans on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 54.4, Protein 4.2

PINEAPPLE COCONUT YEAST COFFEECAKE



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This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Martha- but has been tweaked by me as she just goes by feel and this and that directions.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted
2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 c shredded coconut or chopped nuts
1/3 c pineapple tidbits
1/3 c milk, scalded
1/3 c granulated sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 c shortening
1/4 c warm water, not hot
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c flour, sifted

Steps:

  • 1. In an 8-inch square baking pan; melt the margarine, spread brown sugar evenly over margarine, then sprinkle coconut and then pineapple tidbits. In a saucepan scald the milk and stir in granulated sugar, salt and shorting; set aside to cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and stir until it dissolves. Stir into milk mixture and add the egg, vanilla and flour. Stir until blended, about 1 minute. Turn batter into the baking pan over pineapple. Let rise in warm place,until double in bulk, out of draft, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Bake in 375^ oven for 35 minutes Turn out of pan immediately. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream or plain for breakfast.

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