Pineapple Upside Down Pina-Colada Carrot Cake

Name: Pineapple Upside Down Pina-Colada Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1/3 cup brown sugar; pecans; coconut flakes; 1 (18 ounce) box carrot cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box French vanilla instant pudding; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drain and save juice); pecans (finally chopped); 3 eggs; 1/3 - 1/2 cup coconut oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Put 2 blobs of Coconut Oil on the bottom of your baking pan. Put in oven that is preheating for about a minute or less (just to melt it).
3
Remove from oven. Sprinkle on brown sugar until Coconut oil is absorbed.
4
Sprinkle on pecan halves & coconut flakes according to preference.
5
Spread drained pineapple chunks over mixture, reserve a few chunks in the juice to add to cake batter later.
6
Cake Batter:
7
Combine Carrot Cake mix, french vanilla pudding, and pineapple juice (use it to replace the amount of water recommended on the box. Higher altitudes may call for more juice than you have, make up the difference with water).
8
Add Coconut oil according to amount recommended on box (high altitude climates need less).
9
Put pecans in a bag and use a hard object to smash them into smaller pieces. Add to batter.
10
Mix. Add 3 eggs. Mix some more.
11
When done, pour over the mixture in your baking dish, pop in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, and viola! Done!
12
Buen Provecho! :).

408

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1/3 cup brown sugar, pecans, coconut flakes, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside Down Pina-Colada Carrot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!