Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe

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This three-layer orange cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to fix that you'll find yourself making it all the time. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the pineapple-coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. -Kara De la vega, Suisun City, California

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Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white or orange cake mix
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • FILLING:
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 package (10 ounces) flaked coconut
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Toasted coconut, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, coconut and sour cream. Reserve 1 cup; set aside. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice.
  • Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 548 calories, 23 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 80 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Hawaiian Sunset Cake in Quick Cooking November/December 2002, p27

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Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by Heather224

Loved this recipe! So moist. Of course mine didn't look at pretty as the one in the picture lol...I to didn't let the pineapple drain enough...but I think that it let the juice get down into the cake and make it even more moist.... anywho...it was YUMMY!!!


Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2011 by sibertt

This is a wonderfully moist, refreshing cake. Make sure to drain the pineapple well so that the icing isn't too "soupy".


Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by bevsq55

I used an orange cake mix and I think I would use a white cake next time. It was a little to rich for my husband and I, but everyone that I gave the cake to loved it. At first I thought that the sugar was confectionery sugar until I looked at the reviews and seen that someone would use Splenda, which meant it was regular sugar. I think I would make that clear in the recipe. Great cake for a party.


Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2010 by ncnanny77

this cake is great


Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2010 by 1fixitchick

With an interest in shaving the calorie content, the next time I make this, I am going to substitute with fat free milk, sugar free gelatin & pudding mix, Splenda, light sour cream, and fat-free topping...in other words, I'll substitute whatever I can in hopes of cutting those calories. I hope it will still be taste worthy! I've done this with other recipes with a lot of success.


Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by plumshoe

The cake is very moist with the orange gelatin. But the pineapple and coconut overpower the orange flavor. I think next time I'll add some mandarin oranges into the cake batter.


Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by suerowe1944

Thank you so much for all the good recipes you have .


Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2009 by butterfly7jm

This was one of the most delicious cakes I have ever had/made!!! Just remember to drain the pineapple VERY well or you will have sloppy topping. Even with sloppy topping it was still a hit! (It just got the unflattering name of "Glop Cake!") ;)

 
 
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