Hawaiian Surprise Cake Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Surprise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup vanilla or white chips; 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped; 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

1
In a small bowl, cream the butter, 2/3 cup sugar and cream until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and preserves; beat well. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in the chips, nuts, oranges, cherries and coconut.
2
In another bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Surprise Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hawaiian Surprise Cake

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