Best 2 Miami Beach Cake Recipes

**Indulge in a Tropical Paradise: A Culinary Journey to Miami Beach Cake Delights**

Escape to the vibrant shores of Miami Beach with an enticing array of cake creations that capture the essence of this iconic destination. From the classic Miami Beach Cake, a symphony of coconut, pineapple, and pecan flavors, to the tantalizing Key Lime Cake, a burst of citrusy goodness, our collection of recipes offers a taste of paradise. Embark on a culinary adventure, transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed beaches of Miami, and discover the delectable secrets behind these tropical masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MIAMI BEACH CAKE

Miami Beach Cake image

A lady from our church makes this every year for her daughter.

Provided by Allison Hancock

Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

Grease and flour bottom of two 9 inch round cake pans. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Melt 1/3 cup chocolate morsels. Combine melted butter or margarine with coconut, pecans, and 2/3 cup chocolate morsels; set aside.
Cream butter or margarine in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add these dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix well after each addition. Pour batter into greased pans. Sprinkle with coconut mixture.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool cake on wire racks.
Beat cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Fill and frost cooled cake with whipped cream. Refrigerate after icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 455 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

MIAMI BEACH CAKE

Miami Beach Cake image

I got this cake recipe several years ago from a cooking show. It's a little involved, but very delicious.

Provided by Suzanne Larsen

Categories Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 oz chocolate chips
1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c butter, melted
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp soda
1/2 c butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c heavy cream (whipping cream)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place two ounces of the chocolate chips in a microwave-proof bowl.
3. Microwave the chips, one minute at a time, slightly stirring after each minute until the chips are completely melted.
4. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter.
5. Into the graham cracker crumb mixture, stir in the walnuts and the remainder of the chocolate chips. Set aside.
6. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with the soda and salt.
7. Add the butter and cream well.
8. Gradually add the sugar; cream well.
9. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
10. Blend in the melted chips and the vanilla.
11. At a low speed, add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk. *Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
12. Pour into a 13x9 greased and floured pan.
13. Sprinkle the cake batter with the reserved crumb mixture.
14. Bake 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
15. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.
16. In a clean bowl, beat the heavy cream with two tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
17. Frost the cake.
18. Cover the cake and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter mix more evenly and produce a smoother cake.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the center.
Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall. Only open the oven door to check on the cake's progress in the last few minutes of baking.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting or sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

With its moist, fluffy texture, tangy cream cheese filling, and sweet pineapple frosting, Miami Beach Cake is a tropical paradise in every bite. By following these tips and the step-by-step instructions in the recipe, you can create this stunning cake that will impress your friends and family. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Miami Beach!