Rhonda Pryor-Houk of Louisville, Kentucky created this charming cake after coming across a recipe for orange cake in a mystery novel. It's loaded with nuts, fruit and coconut.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, 2/3 cup sugar and cream until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and preserves; beat well. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in the chips, nuts, oranges, cherries and coconut. , In another bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
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Alessandru Lemos
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Aubrey Peters
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Amber Kolb
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks when it's finished. It's so festive!
Rida G
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is very good.
Sonu mahato
[email protected]I've never made a Hawaiian surprise cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great!
Lucas Taylor
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Wesley Stewart
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I still enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor is very strong.
Odo Michael
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pineapple.
Githungo Chainylian
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this cake, but it was worth the effort. The cake is delicious!
Maani Fitness
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
RaFisan Ashik
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! I love the way the pineapple and coconut flavors meld together.
Riaz Qureshi
[email protected]I've tried many Hawaiian surprise cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.
Wazir Tanha
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for a summer party.
Chad Hendershot
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The pineapple and coconut are a perfect match.
Busisiwe Peter
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Paige Blazer
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious.
Rayven English
[email protected]This is my go-to cake recipe for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rabby Rabby
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple.
Siya Eman
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she was so happy! She said it was the best cake she had ever eaten.
Pam Phillips
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the pineapple flavor.