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Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe

Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe for Ultimate Tropical Bliss

Indulge in the Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe, a vibrant tropical dessert bursting with sweet pineapple and creamy coconut flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 box White Cake Mix can substitute with gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil melted coconut oil enhances flavor
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix optional for lighter cake
  • 1 box Orange Gelatin Mix can use berry gelatin for a different flavor
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple (well drained) fresh pineapple for better texture
Filling
  • 1 cup Sugar can use sweetener substitutes
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut unsweetened for lower sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
Frosting
  • 1 container Frozen Whipped Topping or homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup Reserved Filling blend of pineapple, sugar, coconut, and sour cream
Garnish
  • to taste Orange Slices
  • to taste Pineapple Tidbits

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pans
  • Large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Serving Plate
  • offset spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, pudding mix, and orange gelatin.
  3. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter among the three pans and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  5. Cool the layers in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Combine the drained pineapple, sugar, shredded coconut, and sour cream in a separate bowl; set aside 1 cup for frosting.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering the first cake layer with half the filling, then add the second layer and rest of the filling, and finally top with the third layer.
  8. Mix the thawed whipped topping with reserved filling and frost the cake.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with orange slices and pineapple tidbits before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Drain the pineapple well for best results and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.

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