Best 5 Tropical Dream Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the Tropical Dream Cake, a symphony of vibrant flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. This delightful cake is a culinary masterpiece, featuring three layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake, each sandwiched between layers of luscious pineapple filling and creamy coconut frosting. The cake is then adorned with toasted coconut flakes, adding a delightful textural contrast. This recipe also includes a decadent Chocolate Ganache Frosting variation, offering a rich and indulgent alternative to the classic coconut frosting. For those with a sweet tooth, there's a luscious Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe, where caramelized pineapple slices dance atop a moist vanilla cake, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. And if you're a fan of tangy citrus flavors, the Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a perfect choice, with its moist and buttery crumb, bursting with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries.

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TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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This is a tropical bundt cake, with pineapple and banana. This is a great cake for summertime, or when you need a lift during a cold winter!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 10 inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups bananas, very ripe and mashed
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Beat 2 cups of sugar and oil at the medium speed of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears. Add the crushed pineapple and vanilla, beating just until blended.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; Stir well. Add to the oil mixture alternately with the mashed banana, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from the pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice, adjusting the amount of orange juice to get the glaze you want. Stir well. Drizzle the glaze over the cake.

TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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Well, you'd better kick off your shoes, grab a straw hat, your sunglasses and a Mai Tai with the frilly toothpick because you'll be off to the islands, mon! The name tells all! Wonderful cake for outdoors get-togethers, pool parties, pot lucks, and everything in-between. Rich with pineapple and a kiss of rum, this is a great cake. Decorate it with coconut, cherries, (frilly toothpicks) or anything else you can think of. I'd suggest a cream cheese frosting for this, as well as coconut.I have dyed the coconut to pastel colors for different occasions, holidays, etc. and it looks so pretty! If using frosting, make sure that the cake has been cooled to room temperature.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine (two sticks)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pineapple flavoring
1 teaspoon rum flavoring, can use rum
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 3 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and margarine until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each adition.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, soda and salt together. Add flavorings to buttermilk. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternately with buttermilk, ending with flour. Stir in pineapple and coconut.
  • Pour into prepared cake pans and bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

LUSCIOUS TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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Found this in the latest Kraft Food & Family magazine. Couldn't resist it b/c of the pineapple/coconut combo! Pina Colada, here I come! I will be adding some rum flavoring to both the cake and the topping along with coconut flavoring; and will also make this in a disposable foil pan for convenience.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 (17 -18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups thawed whipped topping
2 teaspoons rum extract, divided (optional)
1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350ºF.
  • Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup of the juice; set pineapple aside.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package, substituting 1 cup reserved juice for 1 cup of the water, and 1 tsp rum extract (if desired).
  • Pour batter into baking pan.
  • BAKE 15 to 18 minute or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • ADD milk to dry pudding mix and beat with wire whisk 2 minute or until well blended.
  • Stir in pineapple and remaining 1 tsp rum extract (if desired) and spread over cake.
  • Cover this with whipped topping into which you have stirred coconut extract(if desired).
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut and pecans (if desired).
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 210, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.4

TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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If you were stranded on a Tropical Island that had plenty of limes, pineapples, mandarin oranges and plenty of them just for the taking....you would think you were dreaming! Since I love these fruits, I thought there has got to be an easy, simple, and sweet way to put them all together....dreaming of a mouth watering recipe to...

Provided by Sandy Griffith

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box duncan hines orange cake mix
1 box small lime jello
1 can(s) pineapple, crushed
1 can(s) small mandarin oranges
1 large cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. 1) Follow directions on cake box and bake. 2) While cake is baking, pour jello in mixing bowl and add 2/3 c. of boiling water, 1/2 c. cold water. Mix good till jello is dissolved and set aside till cake is done baking. 3) Remove cake from oven. Poke holes in cake. Pour Jello over cake. 4) Pour just a little juice from crushed pineapple over cake. Just a little. Then drain the rest of the juice. Reserve a little pineapple for later. Spread the rest of the pineapple on top of cake. 5) Frost cake with cool whip. 6) Drain oranges. Place around on top of cool whip. 7) Using reserved pineapple sprinkle over top of cake. 8) Garnish with coconut. 9) Refrigerate till ready to serve. Imagine you are stranded on a Tropical Island enjoying the fruits of the Island! Yum! Yum!

TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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This cake will knock your socks off! Even those who do not like dessert cannot pass this up. It has been a favorite in my family for years.

Provided by char north

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow or white cake mix
1 box large instant vanilla pudding (sugar free or regular)
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drain and reserve juice
1 pkg frozen whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
3 or 4 bananas
1 c coconut, shredded
2 c milk of choice to mix pudding
2 c sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple reserving juice. Prepare cake mix as directed but substitute reserved pineapple juice for some of the water. Bake in a sheet pan as directed. Cool completely.
  • 2. Mix pudding according to directions. Use any milk desired. Fold whipped topping or whipped cream into pudding.
  • 3. Slice bananas and arrange on top of cake. Cover the cake with the pudding mixture, completely covering the bananas.
  • 4. Arrange cut strawberries, pineapple, and coconut over the pudding layer. Chill and enjoy! May add other berries or tropical fruit if desired. Banana pudding may also be substituted.

Tips:

  • Prep All Ingredients: Before starting, measure out and prepare all the ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process. For a fluffier cake, ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature.
  • Measure Accurately: Use accurate measuring tools to ensure the right proportions of ingredients. Even small variations can impact the final outcome.
  • Grease Pans Properly: Generously grease and flour the baking pans to prevent the cake from sticking. Parchment paper can also be used for easy removal.
  • Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately: Mix the wet ingredients (butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla) in one bowl and the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in another. Gradually combine the wet into the dry, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Avoid Overfilling the Pans: Fill the prepared cake pans no more than two-thirds full to prevent overflowing during baking.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Preheat your oven to the specified temperature before baking. Accurate oven temperature is crucial for proper cake baking.
  • Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let it Cool: Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and ensures a stable cake structure.
  • Decorate as Desired: Once the cake is cool, frost it with the prepared frosting. You can decorate with additional fruits, nuts, or sprinkles as per your preference.

Conclusion:

Tropical Dream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines tropical flavors and textures to create a vibrant and delicious treat. With layers of moist cake, tangy cream cheese filling, and a sweet pineapple topping, this cake is sure to impress. By following the tips and instructions provided in the recipe, you can create a stunning and flavorful cake that will be a hit at any gathering. Remember to have fun and let your creativity shine through in your baking journey!

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