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Authentic Hawaiian Wedding Cake Recipe

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Bake a moist, flavorful Hawaiian Wedding Cake featuring macadamia nuts, coconut, and pineapple, topped with a creamy coconut frosting. This recipe is perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • For the Frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, drained crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, and toasted macadamia nuts.
  6. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Once cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Spread a layer of frosting over the first cake. Top with the second cake layer.
  12. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish the top and sides with toasted flaked coconut.

Notes

  • Toasting the nuts and coconut deepens their flavor, making this a truly delicious gathering dessert.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the all-purpose flour with cake flour.
  • This cake freezes well; wrap tightly before freezing.
  • If you prefer a traditional boiled icing, search for a seven minute frosting recipe to top this tropical wedding cake ideas.

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