Holiday Ambrosia Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Ambrosia Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple; 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes; 1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries; 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons coconut milk or milk; 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons coconut milk or milk
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in the coconut, pineapple, macadamia nuts, raisins, mangoes and candied cherries.
2
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 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.
3
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut milk and extracts. Drizzle over cake.

968

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, and more.

Yes, Holiday Ambrosia 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.

Holiday Ambrosia Cake

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