Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake
We have sampled various pineapple tarts, cakes with fancy chinese new year designs and yusheng (raw fish salad) to know which ones are worth the calories.
Recipe Summary Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake
This is one of my own creations. It's a great cake for those holiday get-togethers, but leftovers are not likely.Ingredients | Birthday Eggless Pineapple Pineapple Cake Design⅓ cup butter flavored shortening1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice½ cup spiced rum1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup macadamia nuts¼ cup water2 tablespoons butter½ cup white sugar¼ cup rumDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan.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.Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes.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.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.Info | Birthday Eggless Pineapple Pineapple Cake Designprep:
15 mins
cook:
45 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
1 9x9-inch pan
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