HAWAIIAN SURPRISE CAKE

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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

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

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
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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
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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
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I love the way this cake looks when it's finished. It's so festive!


Rida G
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This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is very good.


Sonu mahato
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I've never made a Hawaiian surprise cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great!


Lucas Taylor
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wesley Stewart
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I still enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor is very strong.


Odo Michael
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This cake is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Githungo Chainylian
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this cake, but it was worth the effort. The cake is delicious!


Maani Fitness
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


RaFisan Ashik
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This cake is a showstopper! I love the way the pineapple and coconut flavors meld together.


Riaz Qureshi
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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
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for a summer party.


Chad Hendershot
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The pineapple and coconut are a perfect match.


Busisiwe Peter
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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
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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
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This is my go-to cake recipe for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rabby Rabby
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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
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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
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the pineapple flavor.


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