Orange-Pineapple Paradise Cake

The combination of orange and pineapple in this cake creates a refreshing and tropical flavor profile, perfect for a summer dessert or a taste of paradise any time of the year.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Orange-Pineapple Paradise Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Orange juice
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Shredded coconut
• 8 Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the orange zest and crushed pineapple.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
12. Garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.