Best 8 Hawaiian Sunshine Cake Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a tropical journey to paradise as we present the Hawaiian Sunshine Cake, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the vibrant spirit of the islands. This delectable cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring layers of moist coconut cake, creamy pineapple filling, and fluffy whipped cream frosting, all crowned with a golden shower of toasted coconut flakes.

Our comprehensive guide includes not one, but three enticing recipes that cater to every baker's skill level and dietary preferences. Dive into the classic Hawaiian Sunshine Cake recipe, a timeless favorite that promises to impress with its authentic flavors. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, we offer a dedicated gluten-free Hawaiian Sunshine Cake recipe that delivers the same irresistible taste without compromising on texture or enjoyment.

And for those with a penchant for chocolate, the Chocolate Hawaiian Sunshine Cake recipe is a delightful twist that combines the tropical essence of the original with the richness of chocolate, creating a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Each recipe is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your baking journey is a success.

Let's cook with our 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

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.

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



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This three-layer orange cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to fix that you'll find yourself making it all the time. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the pineapple-coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. -Kara De la vega, Suisun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white or orange cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 cup sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, 3-1/2 cups coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. , Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g 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

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

QUICK SUNSHINE CAKE



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This recipe was given to me by a friend with whom I exchange recipes. It is so moist and good. Being a nurse, I am always looking for quick easy recipes.

Provided by Dmarcks

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs, and add them to the boxed cake mix. Add the oil and the mandarine oranges to the batter; remember to add the juice as well as the fruit. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake the cake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cool on wire rack.
  • While cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing together the whipped dessert topping, the package of instant pudding, and the crushed pineapple with its juices. Set frosting in refrigerator to set. Frost when cake has thoroughly cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 31 g

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



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Make and share this Hawaiian Sunset Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tootsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix or 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package orange cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
1 (10 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
toasted coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, coconut and sour cream.
  • Remove 1 c. to another bowl
  • set aside.
  • Place one cake on a serving plate; top with one third of the remaining pineapple mixture.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture.
  • Spread over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
  • Refrigerate.

HAWAIIAN DELIGHT CAKE



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This recipe is from The Mississippi Cookbook. Recipe submitted by Mrs. Maruice O'Keefe of Long Beach.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
3 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup Hawaiian Punch drink, red
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 eggs
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup coconut
1/4 cup margarine, whipped
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or more)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream shortening until light. Sift flour and measure. Sift flour with salt, sugar, and baking powder into shortening. Add punch and flavorings. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Bake in two 9-inch greased and floured layer pans at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until tests done.
  • Make filling of pineapple, coconut, margarine, and cherries. Add powdered sugar for spreading consistency. Add pecans.
  • Put cooled layers together with filling. Ice with a 7-minute icing. Sprinkle generously with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7458.4, Fat 340.8, SaturatedFat 93.6, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 3367.5, Carbohydrate 1058.2, Fiber 23.8, Sugar 747.7, Protein 72.9

BIG-BATCH HAWAIIAN SURPRISE CAKE



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My mother's popular and loved recipe. This is a great cake to serve at celebratory events. It's easy to make, decadent, and loved by everyone. It is the perfect blend of moist cake with a custard-style topping, covered with whipped topping.

Provided by myvallie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil
6 large eggs
4 cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
2 (12 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ cup toasted shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 11x15-inch pan.
  • Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, whisk cold milk and pudding mix together in a bowl for 2 minutes. Let thicken for 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat with a blender on medium speed until creamy. Mix in pineapple. Refrigerate fruit-pudding mixture until needed.
  • Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool completely, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Spread chilled fruit-pudding mixture over the cooled cake, then layer with whipped topping. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



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Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 1/4-ounce) box orange supreme cake mix
1 (3-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3-ounce) box orange gelatin
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 cups milk
Filling :
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (12-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
2 cups sugar
Topping :
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup filling mixture

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake in 350° oven 30 minutes. Cool layers. For Filling: Mix all ingredients. Reserve 1 cup mixture for Topping. Spread Filling between layers and on top of cake. For Topping: Mix together. Spread Topping on side and top of cake (over Filling, which is already on top of cake). Store in refrigerator. Grate a little orange peel on top for extra orangy flavor . . . and appeal. Orange slices are the perfect decoration. This is a beauty.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well and rinse it thoroughly before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the baking pans before adding the batter. This will help prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian sunshine cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, tangy pineapple filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Hawaiian sunshine cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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