PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are reminiscent of snow. But one taste of the sunny pineapple will transport you to the tropics. —Monica Kennedy, Johnson City, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter, extracts and 1/2 cup reserved juice. Add dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Beat egg whites with clean beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple and remaining confectioners' sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved juice. Spread with 2 cups mousse. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer and drizzle with remaining juice. Spread remaining mousse over top and sides of cake. Press remaining coconut onto top and sides. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, FatContent 62g fat (42g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 248mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 388mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 10g protein.
SKILLET PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 50 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 9- or 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Add brown sugar; mix well until sugar is melted. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange about 8 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate remaining slices for another use). Sprinkle pecans over pineapple; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and reserved pineapple juice. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into skillet. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if cake browns too quickly). Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place cherries in center of pineapple slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, FatContent 15g fat (7g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 88mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 224mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 59g carbohydrate (48g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.
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