For an even more intense coconut flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut lightly before adding it to the batter. Ensure the butter and brown sugar layer is completely cooled and hardened to prevent the pineapple from sinking into the cake batter during baking. If you don't have pineapple juice on hand, apple juice or even water can be used as a substitute, though the pineapple flavor will be less pronounced. For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
Pina Colada Cake (Hybrid Pineapple Upside-Down Cake)
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 8 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS10
A delightful twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, this recipe incorporates the tropical flavors of coconut and honey for a truly unique dessert experience. Cooling the butter and brown sugar mixture ensures a perfect separation between the caramelized topping and the fluffy cake. Perfect for a 9x13 inch pan.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate111 g
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Cholesterol81 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat20 g
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Sodium357 mg
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Sugar92 g
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Fat31 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
20 mins
Place a 9x13-inch glass baking pan over low heat on the stove. Add 1 stick of butter and heat until melted, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with brown sugar, pressing it into the butter with a fork. Let cool and refrigerate until butter hardens, about 15 minutes. (20 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Remove baking pan from refrigerator and spread crushed pineapple evenly over the hardened brown sugar mixture. (5 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 cup of reserved pineapple juice, eggs, and 1/3 cup melted butter using an electric mixer. Mix until just moistened, then beat on low speed for 2 minutes until the batter thickens slightly. Add honey and coconut and gently fold in. (10 minutes)
05
Step
2 mins
Pour batter evenly over the crushed pineapple in the baking pan, smoothing the surface. (2 minutes)
06
Step
30 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 25-30 minutes. (30 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
Allow to cool slightly before serving. To serve, cut cake and invert slices onto plates, showcasing the caramelized brown sugar and pineapple topping. (5 minutes)
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Daphnee Mueller
Jun 23, 2025I was worried about the butter hardening, but it worked perfectly. Great recipe!
Ernest Schamberger
Jun 20, 2025This cake was a hit! The coconut and honey really made it special.
Theodore Prosacco
Jun 13, 2025Easy to follow and delicious. I added a dash of rum extract to the batter for extra flavor!
Cooper Botsford
Jun 13, 2025My family loved this. It's now a regular dessert in our house.