PINEAPPLE & MACADAMIA NUT CAKE
This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even inspired fierce bidding at a local charity auction! -Greta Kirby, Carthage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine sugar and flour in a large saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks, butter and pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/3 cup pineapple mixture for frosting; gently stir nuts into remaining pineapple mixture., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer., For frosting, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, reserved pineapple mixture and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, chop and toast additional nuts; sprinkle on top and around bottom of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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JUDY NJERI
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it right. The cake always turns out dry and crumbly.
Kha Asif
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Sultana Rajia Shiti
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake! The macadamia nuts added a nice crunch and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Naveed Chohan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Precious Shebele
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts add a unique and delicious flavor.
hussnain maavia
[email protected]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 and macadamia nuts were a perfect addition.
Shephered Tavachera
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
shaikh aswad
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts add a nice touch.
Rizwan Awan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great! I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple.
Enahoro sandra
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts were a great addition.
MD Sharriful Islam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
ebrahim sk
[email protected]I love this cake! The pineapple and macadamia nuts give it a unique and delicious flavor.
Mandisa Mbhadu
[email protected]This cake is so good! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit.
MD Ayan Ven
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
Mari Gonzalez
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and macadamia nuts added a nice tropical touch.