Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice; 1/2 cup spiced rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup macadamia nuts; Glaze:; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup rum

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup spiced rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
Glaze:
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup rum

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan.
2
In a large bowl, mix shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, pineapple, 1/2 cup rum, and vanilla. Add flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt; mix until fully incorporated. Stir in macadamia nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes.
4
To make the glaze: Place water, butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in small sauce pan. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup rum.
5
While cake is still very warm, poke holes all over top of cake with toothpick. Slowly spoon glaze onto cake. Cake will be very moist. Let stand for at least 15 minutes to absorb glaze. Best served while still warm.

802

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Macadamia Nut 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 Macadamia Nut Cake

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