Piña Colada Cake

Piña Colada (Bizcocho de Piña Colada) is a tropical moist and delicious cake prepared with pineapple juice, white rum and coconut milk.  The same main ingredients that is used for our tropical and creamy alcoholic beverage known as Piña Colada.   The cake is then frosted with cool whip that is gently folded into a pineapple-coconut mixture and garnished with coconut flakes.

You can, however, omit the alcohol from the cake batter and frosting for a perfect non-alcoholic Piña Colada Cake.  For those individuals that do not consume alcohol,  you can instead add a few drops of non-alcoholic rum flavoring to the cake batter and frosting for a hint of rum flavor.

Blending the Wet Ingredients!

In a large bowl, add 1 stick unsalted butter (softened), 2 cups sugar, ½ cup Canola Oil, ½ cup white rum and 1 tablespoon coconut extract. 

With a hand mixer, beat all the ingredients until well blended.

The next step is to add 4 large eggs  – one egg at a time –  so place the first egg into bowl.

Then beat until the egg is completely incorporated.

We are ready to add the second egg.

Add the second egg and continue this process for the remaining 2 eggs. 

We are done mixing all the wet ingredients.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients!

In another bowl, add 2½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon lite salt and 1 package (3.4 ounces) of instant vanilla pudding.    

Note:  I normally use instant coconut pudding for this recipe.  However, I was not able to find it at the local markets.   Therefore, I substituted with instant vanilla pudding and added coconut extract.  If you have instant coconut pudding, then omit the coconut extract for the cake batter.

Stir until all the dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Combining the Coconut and Pineapple Liquids!

In a small bowl, pour ⅔ cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of pineapple juice. 

Using a whisk, stir until both liquids are combined.

Preparing the Piña Colada Cake Batter!

Measure approximately 1 cup of the dry ingredients that we prepared earlier.  Place in bowl of the mixed wet ingredients. 

Note:  Gradually mix the dry ingredients and combined liquids in measured amount alternately.

Pour the combined liquids (coconut and pineapple) into bowl.

Beat until thoroughly mixed.

When the first batch of the dry ingredients and combined liquids are thoroughly mixed, then we add the second batch into bowl.

Add the second batch of the dry ingredients and combined liquids into bowl.  Beat until thoroughly mixed.

Note:  Continue this process until all the dry ingredients and combined liquids are fully incorporated to form a smooth cake batter.

The Piña Colada cake batter is very smooth and creamy.

Lastly, add 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes into the cake batter.  Stir until well blended.

We just finished preparing the Piña Colada Cake batter.

Baking the Piña Colada Cake!

Grease a baking pan, measuring 9.5 x 13.5 inches, with margarine made with olive oil.  You can also use butter if you prefer.

Pour the Piña Colada cake batter into baking pan and with a cake spatula, spread the cake batter evenly on top.   Place baking pan in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350°F or until thoroughly cooked.  

After 45 minutes of baking, the cake is done.  Let cool completely before applying the frosting.

Note:  Before removing cake from oven, always check for doneness by inserting a food tester or toothpick in the center of cake.  If the food tester comes out clean, then the cake is ready. 

Preparing the Frosting!

In a bowl, add 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice, 2 teaspoons coconut extract, ¼ cup powdered sugar and ¼ cup white rum. 

Stir until all the ingredients are well blended.

Place 8 ounces of cool whip into the pineapple mixture.

Gently fold the cool whip into the pineapple mixture, using a spoon.

Frosting the Piña Colada Cake!

The cake is completely cooled so we can now apply the frosting evenly on top, using a cake spatula. 

After spreading the frosting on cake, sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes on top.   Refrigerate overnight so that the cake can absorb all the flavors.

Serving the Piña Colada Cake!

Cut a slice of this awesome Piña Colada cake after being refrigerated overnight.

The Piña Colada Cake is bursting with all the flavors that you will taste in a Piña Colada beverage.

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Recipe and Nutritional Facts!

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