Pineapple Ambrosia Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Ambrosia Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 2 large eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pinch salt; 3 cups buttercream frosting (your favorite recipe); 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated; 2 teaspoons orange juice, freshly squeezed; 1 (9 inch) angel food cake; 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections (drained and cut in half lenthwise); 2 cups sweetened coconut, toasted; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into half moons

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
3 cups buttercream frosting (your favorite recipe)
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections (drained and cut in half lenthwise)
2 cups sweetened coconut, toasted
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into half moons

1
For the pineapple curd:
2
Bring pineapple juice to boil in saucepan over medium heat.
3
Whisk eggs, yolk, and sugar in medium bowl.
4
Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot juice into egg mixture, then return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thick enough to cling to spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Off heat, stir in butter and a pinch of salt, then strain into a small bowl. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
6
For the orange frosting:
7
Transfer 1 cup of vanilla frosting to a small bowl. Stir in orange zest and juice.
8
To assemble:
9
Cut cake horizontally into 4 even layers.
10
Place bottom layer on platter. Spread 1/2 cup of orange frosting over cake and top with 20 orange slices.
11
Place next layer on top of oranges and spread with pineapple curd.
12
Top with next layer and spread with remaining orange frosting and 20 more orange slices.
13
Finish with top cake layer and coat top and sides of cake with vanilla frosting. Press toasted coconut into sides and decorate top with with orange and pineapple slices.

1520

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pineapple 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.

Pineapple Ambrosia Cake

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