Best Pineapplemacadamia And Coconut Cake Recipes

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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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This pineapple coconut cake includes pineapple chunks, coconut, coconut milk, plus homemade pineapple curd and cream cheese frosting. Each bite is packed with moist texture and irresistible flavor. Review the recipe notes before beginning. To save time, feel free to make the pineapple curd first. It must cool completely before you use it in the cake's assembly.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup (180ml) canned coconut milk, at room temperature*
2 Tablespoons (30ml) pineapple juice (canned or fresh)
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup (225g) pineapple chunks (canned and drained or use fresh), plus extra for garnish
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup (80ml) canned pineapple juice (must be canned)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 Tablespoons; 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup (30g) if needed
2 Tablespoons canned coconut milk or pineapple juice (your choice)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
optional for garnish: fresh or canned pineapple chunks and/or 1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. (Note that the video shows sifting the flour, but you do not have to.)
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites until combined, then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Beat until combined. Mixture will look curdled as a result of the varying textures and solid butter combining. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Beat on low speed until combined, then beat in the shredded coconut and pineapple chunks just until combined. Whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no butter lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for around 22-24 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. (Make the curd as the cakes cool.) The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
  • Fill the bottom pot of a double boiler with 1-2 inches of water. (Or use the DIY double boiler method listed in the notes.) Place on high heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce to low heat to keep the water at a simmer. Whisk the egg, egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, and salt together the top pot of your double boiler. Continue to whisk as the curd cooks because constant whisking prevents the egg yolks from curdling. Whisk and cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick, resembling the texture of hollandaise sauce, about 10 minutes. If curd isn't thickening, turn up the heat and keep whisking. Remove pan from heat. Whisk in the butter. The butter will melt from the heat of the curd. Pour curd into a jar or bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top so it is touching the top of the curd. (This prevents a skin from forming on top.) Cool completely. The curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cool, the plastic wrap can be removed. Makes 1 cup. You will have leftover curd after using in the cake. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week. (Great on sourdough, biscuits, or toast!)
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, coconut milk or pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I usually add it).
  • If your cakes are domed on top, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off the tops to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting & curd. Evenly spread a scant 1/2 cup of frosting on top. Spread 1/4 cup of pineapple curd on top of the frosting. Top with 2nd cake layer and evenly cover the top with 1/2 cup of frosting, then 1/4 cup of curd. Carefully place the third cake layer on top. The cake is very slippery due to the frosting and curd, so be careful with it. I highly recommend a crumb coat for this cake, so spread a very very thin layer of frosting on top and all around the exterior of the cake. A bench scraper is helpful to smooth the sides. Refrigerate crumb-coated cake for 30-60 minutes- again, this is a slippery cake so refrigeration is very helpful. Remove cake from the refrigerator and spread the remaining frosting all over the cake. (Which should only be a small amount at this point.) Decorate with pineapple chunks on top of the cake and/or press coconut gently into the sides of the cake.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting, though it's still a pretty fluffy cake.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE



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This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to serve as bars at social events. Mom is always asked for this recipe. -Krista Smith Kliebenstein, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with pineapple. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA FRUIT CAKE



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Never a person who was fond of fruit cakes, I do love macadamia nuts and tropical fruits, so I decide to try to make one that our family would enjoy. I use dried pineapple and good dark rum to put more pineapple taste in the cake, and a touch of rum for good measure! This is a white cake, made special with cream of coconut and a...

Provided by Barbara Courson

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz dried pineapple
1/4 c myers dark rum
3/4 lb candied cherries
4 c macadamia nuts, broken in two
1/4 c cream of coconut (coco lopez or other)
1/2 lb butter
1 c sugar
5 large eggs
1 3/4 c plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp orange extract

Steps:

  • 1. Place dried pineapple in a small container and microwave for a minute or so to heat it, then add rum and toss together. Cover well and set aside for an hour or so that it can absorb the rum and make as candied.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at the time and cream into butter mixture to blend well. Cut nuts and fruit into medium pieces, combine and flour with 1/2 cup of the flour, toss. Sift remaining flour and baking powder together. Fold into egg and butter mixture. Add Cream of Coconut and flavorings; mix well. Add nuts and fruit and fold in carefully.
  • 3. Pour into a greased and paper-lined plain tube pan. Place in COLD oven and bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Cool slightly and remove carefully from pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 4. Store in closely covered container. It is best sliced cold or with an extremely sharp knife to avoid tearing the cake.

MACADAMIA NUT PIñA COLADA BARS



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These bars will help you imagine you're on a tropical island!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with shortening. Drain pineapple well, reserving 3 teaspoons juice for Pineapple Glaze. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until blended. Stir in pineapple and all remaining Bar ingredients. Spread over partially baked crust.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix all Pineapple Glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg

COCONUT, PINEAPPLE AND MACADAMIA SCONES



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Tantalize your taste buds with the tropical flavors in these scrumptious scones. They're so delicious, you'll want to make them again and again!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 24m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 egg
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, tidbits, well drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix and sugar in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Pat dough into 10x7-inch rectangle on cookie sheet (if dough is sticky, dip fingers in Bisquick mix). Cut into 12 rectangles, but do not separate. Sprinkle with additional sugar and coconut if desired.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown; carefully separate scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

PINEAPPLE,MACADAMIA AND COCONUT CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple,macadamia and Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup raw sugar
2 eggs
1 cup macadamia nuts, crushed
250 g pineapple, tinned, crushed, drained
1 cup self raising flour
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and eggs until thick and creamy.
  • Mix nuts and pineapple together.
  • Add to egg and sugar mixture.
  • Add flour and beat well.
  • Grease and flour a ring tin.
  • Spoon in mixture, sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake 180 C for 40 - 45 minutes till golden.
  • Frost if desired.

PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA POUND CAKE



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This rich pound cake has a real taste of Hawaii in it! This tastes great with a scoop of coconut ice cream on it.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup dried pineapple
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Combine dried pineapple and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes; drain thoroughly and blot dry.
  • If pineapple pieces are large, cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Heat oven to 325°.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until light, 3 minutes; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; reduce mixer to low speed; add milk, rum, and vanilla; add flour mixture, mix just until combined; fold in pineapple and nuts with a spatula.
  • Grease and flour an 8 1/2" x 4 1'2" loaf pan; transfer batter to pan; bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in the pan 10 minutes; loosen cake from the sides of the pan with a flexible knife; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.3

PINEAPPLE-MACADAMIA CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups candied pineapple chunks
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts whole salted
1 cup coconut flaked
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
5 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon pineapple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • At least 48 hours or up to 3 months before serving:Preheat oven to 300°. Grease three 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 -inch loaf pans. Line with waxed paper and grease the paper. In a medium bowl, toss 4 cups of the pineapple, nuts and coconut with flour until coated set aside.In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat sugar and butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, pineapple flavor and vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour until well blended. With a wooden spoon, stir in fruit-nut mixture. Spoon batter into pans and top with remaining pineapple, pressing lightly into batter. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Remove from pans, peel off waxed paper and cool completely on wire racks. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate at least 2 days before serving. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 month or in the freezer up to 3 months.

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