Hawaiian Wedding Cake

When I was a little girl, my auntie used to make the most delicious Hawaiian wedding cakes, I’ve decided to start making my own Hawaiian wedding cakes. My first attempt was a total disaster, but I’m getting better every time.

My latest cake turned out just like my auntie’s – moist and flavorful with a perfect crumb.

This type of cake is typically made with pineapple, coconut, and other tropical fruits, and it always looks and tastes amazing. Plus, a Hawaiian wedding cake is a perfect way to celebrate your love of Hawaii.

There’s just something about a Hawaiian wedding cake that seems to make everyone happy. Maybe it’s the sweet, island flavors or the beautiful presentation, but this recipe is always a hit at weddings and other special occasions.

So if you’re getting married soon, be sure to check out this delicious option!

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Why We Love This Recipe

The Hawaiian wedding cake is actually a fun and fruity dessert made using some of the most flavorful tropical fruits. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess and, and is perfect to serve a large crowd of people.

What is a Hawaiian wedding cake?

Crafted with fresh pineapples and coconut, the Hawaiian wedding cake is a delicious tropical dessert that you need to try your hands at even if it is not a wedding.

Using fresh pineapple in Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Fresh pineapple has a naturally fruity and tangy taste and a gorgeous yellow color as well. That’s not all fresh pineapples are obviously healthier as opposed to their canned counterparts.

To use fresh pineapple for any recipe, chop the fruit up into small pieces and cook them in the microwave for a few minutes, or in a saucepan on medium heat until they soften a bit. 

Gluten-Free Hawaiian Wedding Cake

This Hawaiian wedding cake is actually a great gluten-free cake recipe to try out if you have dietary restrictions, but are still craving a delicious sweet treat.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Baking powder
• Crushed pineapple
• Chopped walnuts
• Shredded coconut
• Cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg
• Vanilla extract

For the icing:

• Heavy whipping cream
• Cream cheese softened
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Toasted shredded coconut

How to make Hawaiian Wedding Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Making the cake:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of granulated sugar

Step 2. Add ½ cup of brown sugar and 1 tsp of baking powder.

Step 3. Add 1 can of crushed pineapple.

Step 4. Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts.

Step 5. Add 1 cup of shredded coconut.

Step 6. Add 1 tsp cinnamon.

Step 7. Finally, add a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

Step 8. Beat together until completely combined.

Step 9. Pour the batter into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until browned and cooked completely through.

Step 11. Let the cake cool completely.

Making the icing:

Step 1. When ready, beat the heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl until it forms stiff peaks, and set aside.

Step 2. Add the rest of the ingredients for the icing to a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 3. Fold the heavy whipping cream into the icing mixture until combined.

Step 4. Spread the icing on the cake in an even layer, and top with the toasted coconut flakes.

Now, ready to enjoy!

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 14

If you're looking for an exotic wedding cake, why not consider a hawaiian wedding cake? This type of cake is typically made with pineapple, coconut, and other tropical fruits, and it always looks and tastes amazing. Plus, a hawaiian wedding cake is a perfect way to celebrate your love of Hawaii.

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Ingredients 

For the cake:

• 2 C. All purpose flour
• 1 C. Granulated sugar
• ½ C. Brown sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 tsp. Baking powder
• 1 Can of crushed pineapple in juice not drained, 20 oz.
• 1 C. Chopped walnuts
• 1 C. Shredded coconut
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

For the icing:

• 1 ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
• 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 1 C. Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• Toasted shredded coconut

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Add the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl, and beat until completely combined.
• Pour the batter into a well greased 9×13 baking dish.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until browned and cooked completely through.
• Let the cake cool completely.
• When ready, beat the heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl until it forms stiff peaks, and set aside.
• Add the rest of the ingredients for the icing to a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth and creamy.
• Fold the heavy whipping cream into the icing mixture until combined.
• Spread the icing on the cake in an even layer, and top with the toasted coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g

Author: Laura

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How To Serve Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Just like any other cake, the Hawaiian wedding cake needs to be chilled. You can refrigerate it after you’ve put it together, and use a sharp knife to cut it out and serve it when you want to.

How To Store Hawaiian Wedding Cake

If you have some leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them. This will help keep the cake from drying out.

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