Piña Colada Cake

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
1%
Piña Colada Cake
130 min.
12
369kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with our delightful Piña Colada Cake, a dessert that brings the flavors of the Caribbean right to your kitchen! This dairy-free treat is perfect for those who want to enjoy a slice of paradise without compromising on dietary preferences. With its moist and fluffy texture, this cake is not only popular among dessert lovers but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Imagine the sweet aroma of crushed pineapple mingling with the rich essence of rum extract as you whip up this easy-to-make cake. The combination of a classic yellow cake mix and the tropical notes of coconut and pineapple creates a harmonious blend that will transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked beach. Topped with a light and fluffy frosting, this cake is finished off with a sprinkle of toasted coconut, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.

Ready in just 130 minutes, this cake serves 12, making it an ideal choice for parties, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends. With only 369 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Piña Colada Cake that’s sure to be the highlight of any dessert table.

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • oz pineapple rings crushed undrained canned
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons rum extract 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes flaked toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple, water, oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the rum extract with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (do not overbeat).
  3. Pour into pan(s).
  4. Bake as directed on box. For rounds, cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cool 13x9 in pan.
  5. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting.
  6. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
  7. Spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. For 13x9, frost top of cake with frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein3.44%
Fat34%
Carbs62.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.58
Glycemic Load
8.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.0904348155727%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.34kcal
18.47%
Fat:14.06g
21.62%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.89%
Carbohydrates:58.19g
19.4%
Net Carbohydrates:57.14g
20.78%
Sugar:39.41g
43.78%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:382.77mg
16.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.2g
6.4%
Phosphorus:165.41mg
16.54%
Vitamin K:16.24µg
15.47%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.19%
Calcium:101.7mg
10.17%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.68%
Folate:37.84µg
9.46%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.47%
Selenium:5.1µg
7.29%
Iron:1.25mg
6.93%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.7%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.66%
Fiber:1.05g
4.21%
Copper:0.07mg
3.74%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.57%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.55%
Magnesium:10.44mg
2.61%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.35%
Potassium:78.12mg
2.23%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.22%
Vitamin C:1.8mg
2.19%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin A:68.85IU
1.38%