South Seas Luau Cake Recipe

Name: South Seas Luau Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups raisins, chopped; ¼ cup shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup butter; 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups raisins, chopped
¼ cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder

1
Grease a Bundt pan.
2
Combine nuts, coconut and 2 tablespoons sugar.
3
Sprinkle pan with mixture.
4
Cream butter and cream cheese.
5
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Beat in eggs one at a time.
8
Add flour, baking powder and salt.
9
Beat 10 minutes.
10
Mix in raisins and any leftover nut and coconut mixture.
11
Bake in 300 oven for 1 1/2 hours.
12
Cool upside down in pan on cake rack.
13
Loosen cake and Invert on serving plate.

1187

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ¼ cups raisins, chopped, ¼ cup shredded coconut, and more.

Yes, South Seas Luau 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!

South Seas Luau Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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