Indulge your senses in a tropical paradise with our Pina Colada Cake, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a beachside reverie. This delectable cake is an exquisite fusion of classic pina colada elements, skillfully crafted into a culinary masterpiece. The moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers, infused with coconut extract and pineapple chunks, provide a delightful foundation for the creamy and luscious pina colada frosting. Topped with toasted coconut flakes, this cake is a visual and gustatory delight, perfect for any occasion that calls for a taste of the tropics.
This versatile recipe offers two additional variations to satisfy every palate. For those who prefer a tangy twist, the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features a caramelized pineapple topping that perfectly complements the moist cake. For those with a sweet tooth, the Coconut Cake boasts layers of coconut cake, coconut frosting, and a generous sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes, creating a heavenly coconut extravaganza.
Each recipe is meticulously detailed, providing clear instructions and precise measurements to ensure your baking success. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you effortlessly through the process of creating these tropical delights. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
PINA COLADA CAKE
As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. -Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., In a food processor, cover and pulse pineapple until almost smooth. Stir into batter. Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pineapple slices and coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 129g carbohydrate (101g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PINA COLADA CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the cake: Poke holes all over the tops of the 2 cake layers using a toothpick. Brush the cakes with the pineapple juice, letting it soak into the holes; set aside.
- Make the filling: Bring the dried pineapple, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dried pineapple is soft and the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then mash with a potato masher to make a chunky jam.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add the cream of coconut, increase the mixer speed to medium high and beat until thick, 2 to 3 more minutes. Assemble the cake: Place 1 cake layer on a platter; spread the pineapple filling on top, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Top with the second cake layer and press down gently. Cover the whole cake with the coconut frosting. Top with the toasted coconut and dried pineapple.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust the pans with flour, tapping out the excess.
- Whisk 3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Beat 2 sticks butter and the sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium; beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. (The mixture may look separated at this point.)
- Mix 1/2 cup water with the cream in a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour, until just smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes are lightly golden on top and the centers spring back when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.
BEST EVER PINA COLADA CAKE
Amazingly simple piña colada poke cake - so flavorful and delicious!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Desserts Cakes Poke Cake Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Blend cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a bowl using an electric mixer until moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes.
- Poke holes into the hot cake. Pour in pina colada mix and sweetened condensed milk. Let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
- Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle coconut on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 37.7 g
PINA COLADA CAKE II
Easy, easy, easy, and oh, so good! Make this a day ahead of serving.
Provided by ANGELADY41
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Layer Cake
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bake cake as directed on box for a 9 x 13 inch cake.
- As soon as it comes out of the oven, punch holes all over the top of the cake with a meat fork (try not to hit bottom, but if you do, it's alright). Mix condensed milk and Pina Colada mix together and pour over cake.
- Chill overnight.
- Before serving, frost with whipped dessert topping (Cool Whip ™ ) and sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 242.4 mg, Sugar 37.7 g
PIñA COLADA CAKE
This one goes out to all the piña colada lovers. Our Piña Colada Cake combines the tropical flavors of our favorite beach-side drink with a tender and moist cake. It's a vacation in a bite! From parties to birthdays, our Piña Colada Cake recipe is a showstopper, and Betty Crocker™ cake mix makes this cake super simple. When decorating your pineapple coconut cake which starts with cake mix, get creative! Let us know how it goes in the comments.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple, water, oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the rum extract with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (do not overbeat). Pour into pan(s).
- Bake as directed on box. For rounds, cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cool 13x9 in pan.
- Stir remaining 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate. Spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. For 13x9, frost top of cake with frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 2 g
PINA COLADA TUBE CAKE
We named this a "pina colada" cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It's a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, eggs and rum; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice; brush over warm cake. Cool cake completely. , In another bowl, mix cream of coconut, rum and remaining confectioners' sugar; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PERFECT PINA COLADA CAKE
This cake is so light & moist and has so much flavor. It's really delightful. I got it from a cookbook back in 1985 that was comprised of everybodies favorites. This was my mom's all time favorite cake. You may have trouble finding coconut cream pudding, so you can sub with vanilla pudding.
Provided by Boca Pat
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
- Blend all cake ingredients in large bowl.
- Beat 4 minutes at med.
- speed of electric mixer.
- Pour into two greased 9" layer pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove and cool.
- Frosting: Combine all ingredients except whipped topping and coconut in a bowl.
- Beat until well blended.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Sprinkle coconut on cake after frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 653.9, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 56.5, Protein 5.6
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple adds a burst of flavor to the cake. If you can't find fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
- Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut adds a nutty flavor to the cake. You can toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is golden brown.
- Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan gives the cake a beautiful shape and allows the pineapple filling to soak into the cake evenly.
- Make the cake ahead of time: The cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for parties or potlucks.
Conclusion:
This pina colada cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist cake, sweet pineapple filling, and creamy coconut frosting are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this pina colada cake a try.
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