PINA COLADA CHEESE CUSTARD CAKE

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This original recipe won me $1000 in an online recipe contest.

Provided by Patricia Harmon

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

no stick cooking spray, divided
3/4 c caramel flavored ice cream topping, at room temperature
1 Tbsp spiced rum
1 box moist deluxe supreme pineapple cake mix
1 1/3 c pineapple juice
1/3 c canola oil
6 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into cubes
1/2 c canned cream of coconut
1 can(s) 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c evaporated milk
1/4 c sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
8 canned pineapple chunks
8 maraschino cherries, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350º F. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with no stick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a small bowl, place caramel topping. Stir in rum and pour topping mixture into prepared bundt pan
  • 3. Place cake mix, pineapple juice, canola oil and 3 eggs into large mixing bowl and blend with electric mixer until moistened. Beat with mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour cake batter into cake pan over caramel topping.
  • 4. To make the custard, place softened cream cheese cubes and cream of coconut into a food processor bowl fitted with a metal blade; process for about 1 minute. Add condensed and evaporated milks into a food processor bowl and process until smooth, pulsing at first so it doesn't splatter..
  • 5. Add remaining 3 eggs, one at a time, and and just process until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture over top of cake batter.
  • 6. Spray a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil with no stick cooking spray and cover the pan TIGHTLY with the foil - important! (or use non-stick foil)
  • 7. Place the covered bundt pan into a larger pan with at least 2-inch sides and place on oven rack. Pour very hot water (heated to just below boiling) around bundt pan about half way up the bundt pan for a bain marie.
  • 8. Bake in 350º oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove bundt cake from pan of water and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and invert cake onto a large platter. Cool completely at room temperature.
  • 9. To garnish, sprinkle toasted coconut over top of . cake. Decorate with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, alternating them around top of cake. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Mahamed Seid
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I'm not usually a fan of pineapple-coconut desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


SM Studios
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved it, and the adults did too.


Steven Johnson
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This cake is perfect for summer! The pineapple-coconut flavor is so refreshing and light.


RJ Rayhan
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Sarah Mcdonald
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This cake is too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar.


Amran Saraj
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was too dense and didn't have much flavor. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nishat Jahan
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This cake was a disappointment. The texture was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I won't be making this again.


malik kabir
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-coconut flavor is perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Sivan Kocher
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Biraj Khosla
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple-coconut frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


K Miles
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This cake is amazing! The flavors are so well balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherick Mahoua
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Tshenolo Ngaloza
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the pineapple-coconut flavor was divine. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites list.