Get ready to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with our enticing Pina Colada Cake! Picture a moist and fluffy vanilla cake infused with the irresistible flavors of coconut and pineapple, then topped with a luscious pineapple compote and a creamy coconut whipped cream frosting. This tantalizing cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer party, a special celebration, or simply a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings.
Our recipe collection features three tempting variations of the Pina Colada Cake, each with its unique charm:
1. **Classic Pina Colada Cake:** This timeless recipe captures the essence of the classic piña colada cocktail, with layers of moist vanilla cake soaked in a sweet pineapple syrup, a luscious coconut filling, and a fluffy whipped cream frosting.
2. **Pineapple Upside-Down Pina Colada Cake:** A delightful twist on the traditional piña colada cake, this version features a caramelized pineapple topping that adds a burst of sweetness and texture to each bite. The pineapple compote and coconut whipped cream frosting complete this tropical delight.
3. **Mini Pina Colada Cakes:** Perfect for individual servings or parties, these mini cakes are made with a moist vanilla cake batter and topped with a pineapple compote and coconut whipped cream frosting. They're the perfect size for a sweet treat that won't overwhelm.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with this tropical masterpiece. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to paradise!
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.
PINA COLADA CAKE III
A moist cake, reminiscent of the tropical drink for which it is named.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted or tube pan.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup coconut creme, 1/2 cup rum, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. With a table knife or skewer, poke holes about 1 inch apart in cake almost to bottom.
- Combine remaining coconut creme and 2 tablespoons of rum. Slowly spoon over the cake. Chill thoroughly. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 373.8 mg, Sugar 38.1 g
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
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 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 DUMP CAKE
I love any dessert that tastes like the tropics. When I wanted to create a new dump cake recipe, I went right to pineapple, coconut and rum. I was very pleased with the results! -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Evenly spread coconut, nuts and pineapple in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; drizzle rum over top. Sprinkle with cake mix. Drizzle with butter and water, Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream and cherries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PIñA COLADA POUND CAKES
Coconut, rum extract and pineapple flavor pound cake with a taste of the tropics.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F (for all pans). Spray bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, coconut milk and rum extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in coconut and pineapple. Pour into pans.
- Bake 58 to 63 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool 50 minutes.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and reserved 3 tablespoons pineapple juice. Poke tops of cakes every inch with toothpick. Pour sugar mixture over cakes. Cut each cake into 8 thick slices, using serrated knife. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark rum instead of light rum.
- Garnish the cake with pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries, or whipped cream.
- To make a non-alcoholic version of the cake, omit the rum and use pineapple juice instead.
- Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pina colada cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic pina colada flavor or something a little more unique, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a tropical treat, give pina colada cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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