This Pina Colada Cake is a vibrant tropical dessert that captures the essence of the classic cocktail in baked form. Made with a yellow cake base, crushed pineapple, and cream of coconut, it offers a rich, moist texture with sweet and tangy flavors. The cake is soaked in a mixture of cream of coconut and light rum, making it incredibly flavorful and perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions. It’s a show-stopping treat thatâÂÂs easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special celebrations.
Pina Colada Cake
Description
This Pina Colada Cake is a vibrant tropical dessert that captures the essence of the classic cocktail in baked form. Made with a yellow cake base, crushed pineapple, and cream of coconut, it offers a rich, moist texture with sweet and tangy flavors. The cake is soaked in a mixture of cream of coconut and light rum, making it incredibly flavorful and perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions. It&# 226;ÂÂs a show-stopping treat thatâÂÂs easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special celebrations.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
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In a large mixer bowl, combine yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, 1/2 cup cream of coconut, 1/2 cup light rum, vegetable oil, and eggs.
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Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
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Stir in the drained crushed pineapple.
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Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
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Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Invert the cake onto a cooling rack.
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Using a skewer, poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake, going almost to the bottom.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining cream of coconut and remaining rum.
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Slowly spoon the glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
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Chill thoroughly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 79.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 1.7g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the light rum with pineapple juice or additional cream of coconut.
Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The cake tastes best after chilling overnight as the flavors meld.
If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake this in two 9-inch round pans, but adjust baking time accordingly (check for doneness at 35-40 minutes).