Strawberry Tropics Cake

Strawberry Tropics Cake
120 min.
12
313kcal

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Indulge in a slice of paradise with our Strawberry Tropics Cake, a delightful dessert that brings the vibrant flavors of summer right to your table. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, boasting a beautiful blend of strawberries, pineapple, and coconut that will transport you to a tropical getaway with every bite.

Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet ending to your day, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. The base is a moist and fluffy strawberry cake, enhanced with the natural sweetness of crushed pineapple and a hint of zesty orange peel. Topped with a luscious frosting that combines the creaminess of whipped frosting with the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, this cake is a true showstopper.

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or just craving something sweet, the Strawberry Tropics Cake is the ideal dessert. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, it’s not just a cake; it’s an experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box betty delights super strawberry cake mix 
  • oz pineapple rings crushed drained well canned
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3  vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes flaked
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • serving strawberries fresh flaked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, reserved pineapple juice, water, oil and eggs on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (do not overbeat); stir in 2 teaspoons orange peel.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In medium bowl, stir together frosting, pineapple, 1/4 cup coconut and 2 teaspoons orange peel.
  6. Spread frosting mixture over top of cake.
  7. Garnish with additional coconut and strawberries. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein3.26%
Fat28.38%
Carbs68.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.92
Glycemic Load
8.55
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.2239130683567%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Petunidin
0.01mg
Delphinidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
2.98mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.69kcal
15.63%
Fat:9.79g
15.07%
Saturated Fat:3.46g
21.63%
Carbohydrates:53.08g
17.69%
Net Carbohydrates:52.23g
18.99%
Sugar:38.92g
43.24%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:312.05mg
13.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.53g
5.06%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.91%
Vitamin C:9.77mg
11.84%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.8%
Calcium:80.74mg
8.07%
Iron:1.01mg
5.59%
Selenium:3.86µg
5.52%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.9%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.28%
Folate:16.64µg
4.16%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4%
Vitamin K:4.17µg
3.97%
Phosphorus:34.87mg
3.49%
Fiber:0.85g
3.38%
Copper:0.05mg
2.51%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.25%
Potassium:77.64mg
2.22%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.17%
Magnesium:7.84mg
1.96%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.57%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin A:73.09IU
1.46%