HOLIDAY AMBROSIA CAKE

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This is from an old recipe that came to me as a typical fruitcake. I added pineapple, coconut and pineapple juice, which made it really moist and gave it a bit of a tropical taste. - Dotty Stodulski, North Port, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
COCONUT GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons coconut milk or 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in the coconut, pineapple, macadamia nuts, raisins, mangoes and candied cherries., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut milk and extracts. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Elias Baumgartner
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist.


Kim Jisoo
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coconut. It's also a great cake to make for a crowd.


Rai Santosh
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. It was the perfect cake for her special day.


Amna Rizwan
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Eustace Waitere
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is a new family favorite.


briste Akther
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This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


mahlatsi mokgotho
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


sajjad aman
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This cake is a must-try for any coconut lover. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


rsblade
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I've tried a lot of ambrosia cakes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Zahra Jaffar
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This cake is a little bit of heaven. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Yassine Hammami
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit at my party.


Emmanuel Edem
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.


Jordan Parr
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Ski Mask Killer
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This cake is a winner! It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


chester adams
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I was a little hesitant to make this cake because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.


MOTEBACON_ YT
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.


Sharwan Subedi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Gaming Gaming
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This is my new favorite holiday cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Irfan ali Naich
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was dense and moist, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Ben Benny
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This cake was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.