Indulge your taste buds in a tropical paradise with our delectable Pina Colada Cake, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a beachside haven. This non-alcoholic cake captures the essence of a classic piña colada cocktail, blending the lusciousness of coconut, the tang of pineapple, and the subtle sweetness of vanilla. The moist and fluffy cake layers, infused with coconut milk and pineapple juice, provide a delightful base for the rich and creamy piña colada frosting. Each bite is an explosion of tropical flavors, reminiscent of a refreshing piña colada enjoyed on a sunny beach.
This article presents two variations of the Pina Colada Cake: a classic version with a traditional piña colada frosting and a unique version featuring a pineapple cream cheese frosting. Both recipes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, ensuring a memorable dessert experience.
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
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.
VIRGIN PIñA COLADA
A virgin piña colada is just coconut cream and pineapple juice. This version of the nonalcoholic piña colada recipe goes further for balance and complexity.
Provided by Derek Brown
Time 3m
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine pineapple juice, cream of coconut, cane syrup, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and salt tincture in a blender with a ½ cup of ice and blend until smooth.
- Pour into hurricane glass and garnish with pineapple slice and frond.
NON ALCOHOLIC PINA COLADA
I havent tried this one yet, but it sounds yummy and refreshing for all those who dont consume alcoholic beverages.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Blend in blender until desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Sodium 14.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 20.3, Protein 0.5
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 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.
ALCOHOL-FREE PINA COLADA CUPCAKES
No alcohol! I'm was inspired by my favorite drink! Made these for a party at work and they were a huge hit! Cool cupcakes completely before decorating with frosting.
Provided by kleegerman
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Combine cake flour, all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; mix with hand mixer on Low until combined, about 3 minutes; add butter and mix just until butter chunks are coated with flour.
- Beat 1 egg into the flour mixture at a time, assuring each is integrated fully before introducing the next; beat until the mixture forms a cake batter.
- Slowly add milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and pineapple extract to the batter, beating and intermittently scraping down the sides of the bowl as you mix, until fully integrated; spoon into paper liners to about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple and coconut milk for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a blender, you can finely chop the pineapple and coconut meat by hand.
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the cake batter.
- For a richer cake, use full-fat coconut milk.
- If you want a boozy cake, you can add 1/2 cup of white rum to the cake batter.
- The cake is best served chilled.
Conclusion:
This pina colada cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its tropical flavors and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Using fresh ingredients and following the tips above, you can easily make a delicious pina colada cake that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and start baking!
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