Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Cake
Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Cake
Baking a cake is a joy, and this Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Cake adds a delightful tropical twist. With layers of pineapple filling and a creamy frosting, this cake is sure to please your family and guests.
Ingrediënten
Cooking Time: 55 minutes / Serving Size: 16
For the Cake
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 package yellow or white cake mix
For the Filling
- ¼ cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts
- 1 cup undrained crushed pineapple unsweetened
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
For the Frosting
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- Chopped macadamia nuts optional and additional
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and pineapple juice.
- Beat on low speed for 25 to 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans.
- Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, in a large saucepan, combine flour and sugar.
- Stir in crushed pineapple, butter, and egg yolks until well blended.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of the pineapple mixture for the frosting.
- Gently fold chopped nuts into the remaining pineapple mixture.
- Place one cake layer on a plate and spread half of the filling over it.
- Add the second layer and top it with the remaining filling.
- For the frosting, combine milk, reserved pineapple mixture, confectioners’ sugar, and butter until it reaches a spreading consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Optional:
Toast and chop additional nuts and sprinkle them on top and around the bottom of the cake.
Enjoy the tropical flavors of Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Cake!
