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Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place 1 cake on a serving plate; top with half the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layer once; top with remaining cake."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Fold whipped topping into reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and side of cake. If desired, top with additional coconut, sliced pineapple, orange slices and mint. Refrigerate until serving."}],"recipeYield":"16 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 548 calories","fatContent":"23g fat (12g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"66mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"384mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"80g carbohydrate (61g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"5g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6190476,"reviewCount":21,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"suzy_cream_cheese"},"reviewBody":"My Hubby loves coconut and usually gets a coconut cake for his birthday. Saw this recipe and asked if if I could try this instead of just coconut. He said yes and we had it last night. Wonderful! I read the reviews and made a few changes. I only used one cup of sugar in the filling. I also added 8oz. cream cheese to filling. Yummy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"January"},"reviewBody":"
I followed this exactly as it said and everyone loved it at my mother in law's bday party. Instead of decorating with the pineapple and orange slices I cut the top of the fresh pineapple and used the greenery and pineapple top as a cake topper. It looked neat.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NH-rescue"},"reviewBody":"This cake was a big hit! It looks beautiful and festive , and it tastes great. I whipped a carton of whipping cream instead of using frozen whipped topping in the frosting. The pineapple and orange slices on top made it look lovely. It was a show-stopper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Doragosnell"},"reviewBody":"
First off, I used a 9x13 cake pan because I am just too lazy to do layers. I baked at 350 for 25 minutes. I mixed all the rest of the recipe together by hand and just topped it that way.On the icing part, I dropped 1 cup of sugar because of the sweetened coconut and it\u2019s still very sweet. It\u2019s really good<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HollyR.1"},"reviewBody":"
I made this recipe into cupcakes. Cored out the middle of the cupcake and used the filling part in the middle. I did add a block of cream cheese to the filling as suggested by another reviewer and that helped it not be so runny. Otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. The filling was pretty sweet so I might cut back on the sugar next time. Brought them to church and hardly anyone touched them! I find that coconut is a pretty polarizing ingredient and people either love it or hate it. I guess they hated it! Brought them to work the next day and the guys devoured them....guess they love coconut! Anyway, don't be afraid to make this recipe, I thought it was delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen7141"},"reviewBody":"So I made this for Easter and everybody loved it. I made with a white cake mix as I could not find orange anywhere. And I used lactose free sour cream, whip cream, (and cream cheese which I did add in because you can never go wrong with cream cheese.) It turned out very well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bevrs060"},"reviewBody":"
First, I gotta say the cake part was absolutely delicious. I did add orange extract (since I couldn't find orange cake mix and had to resort to yellow instead), and I think it added a lot of flavor. And maybe it was all the eggs (four!), I don't know, but the cake raised beautifully. My issue is with the filling. I'm not a big fan of cream cheese, so perhaps that's the problem, but I had to scrape the filling off the cake because I was starting to gag on it. Also, I omitted all that sugar in the filling; otherwise, I knew hubby wouldn't touch it. As a result, he actually liked the cake -- and the filling! I will make the cake again, but just the cake, maybe with a little sifting of powdered sugar over the top. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DONNA2528"},"reviewBody":"
I received so many compliments on this cake. Moist, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. I used white cake mix - two 15 oz boxes and adjusted recipe accordingly. I added fresh pitted cherries between the layers and on top. I would definitely make this again and had several requests to do the same for the next birthday.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"user3554"},"reviewBody":"
My son and I loved this cake. The only thing I did change was that since I am a very controlled diabetic I still eat some sweets without problems. With this recipe I changed the instant pudding to sugar free and the orange jello to sugar free along with using only 1 cup of sugar. It was perfect just sweet enough didn\u2019t bother my sugar levels and didn\u2019t choke either of us with an overload of gooey sweetness.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"I make this cake all of the time , it is wonderful but I add cream cheese to the pineapple mixture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeMagnet"},"reviewBody":"I liked this cake a lot but thought the coconut\/pineapple layer was a little too sweet. If I make it again, I will decrease the sugar in this layer by half. Because I couldn\u2019t celebrate my 60th birthday with dinner out due to COVID-19, I decided to make this special cake, and it was.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCoffee"},"reviewBody":"I took this cake to a family gathering, and it was a hit. I had someone ask me for the receipe so they could make it for their son's wedding reception...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"This is a very delicious cake and really simple to make. Taste all home made, no one will ever know unless you tell.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChefHat"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderfully moist, refreshing cake. Make sure to drain the pineapple well so that the icing isn't too \"soupy\".","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPaw"},"reviewBody":"I baked this for a family dinner. There were just 5 of us so I had a lot left over, but I like it so much I had a piece for every meal till it was gone. Family like it to. I like the coconut and fruit filling. It really makes the cake taste like hawaiian sunset.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCorn"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBee"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlask"},"reviewBody":"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!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBike"},"reviewBody":"Thank you so much for all the good recipes you have .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChilli"},"reviewBody":"this cake is great","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"19200","romance_copy_dek":"This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking it often. 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How should you drain the pineapple for the filling? <\/h3>To drain crushed pineapple, spoon pineapple into a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Press pineapple against the sieve with a spoon to extract liquid. If you don't have a sieve, you can scoop pineapple onto several layers of paper towel or cheesecloth, then squeeze out juice into a bowl. This fruit isn't just for desserts\u2014find more crave-worthy canned pineapple recipes here<\/a>.
How do you store Hawaiian sunset cake? <\/h3>This cake can be stored in a cake carrier or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Here's how to store all your favorite baked goods<\/a>.
How can you make Hawaiian sunset cake your own? <\/h3>Try turning this sunset cake into cupcakes! Fill cupcake liners in a muffin tin to 2\/3 full with cake batter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (test with a toothpick to make sure they're done). Cool completely, then hollow out centers with a small paring knife or melon baller and fill with a spoonful of pineapple filling. Frost the tops of cupcakes with the whipped topping-pineapple mixture and decorate! Make this cake (or cupcakes) your best ever with these cake-baking tips<\/a> we learned from Grandma.
\u2014Mark Neufang<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>","Metadescription":"This pretty Hawaiian sunset cake is easy to make with a boxed mix, and a pineapple-coconut filling makes it special enough for an occasion.","AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking it often. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. \u2014Kara De la Vega, Suisun City, California","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" In a large bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place 1 cake on a serving plate; top with half the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layer once; top with remaining cake. ","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Fold whipped topping into reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and side of cake. If desired, top with additional coconut, sliced pineapple, orange slices and mint. Refrigerate until serving.","SequenceNo":4}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Cake Recipes","ID":111690}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":94630},{"Name":"Coconut Cake","ID":95550},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Jello Pudding Recipes","ID":96862},{"Name":"Pudding Recipes","ID":94714}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Baby Shower Recipes","ID":104174},{"Name":"Bridal Shower Recipes","ID":104186}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Desserts","ID":107417},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Dessert Recipes","ID":107211}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"Coconut Cakes","ID":305764},{"Name":"Frostings & Icings","ID":306194},{"Name":"Layer Cakes","ID":305784},{"Name":"Tortes","ID":305835},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Cake Pan","ID":303984},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Easter","ID":304430},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Spring","ID":304395},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Coconut","ID":307148},{"Name":"Fruits","ID":307104},{"Name":"Pineapples","ID":307216},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Chilling","ID":304173},{"Name":"Toasting","ID":304258},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 548 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. ","NoOfRatings":21,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Hawaiian-Sunset-Cake_EXPS_BOBBZ22_19200_B10_06_4b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Hawaiian-Sunset-Cake_EXPS_BOBBZ22_19200_B10_06_4b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Hawaiian Sunset Cake Tips <\/h2>
How should you drain pineapple for the filling? <\/h3>To drain crushed pineapple, spoon pineapple into a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Press pineapple against the sieve with a spoon to extract liquid. If you don't have a sieve, you can scoop pineapple onto several layers of paper towel or cheesecloth, then squeeze out juice into a bowl. This fruit isn't just for desserts\u2014find more crave-worthy canned pineapple recipes here<\/a>.
How do you store Hawaiian sunset cake? <\/h3>This cake can be stored in a cake carrier or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Here's how to store all your favorite baked goods<\/a>.
How can you make the Hawaiian sunset cake your own? <\/h3>Turn this sunset cake into cupcakes! Fill cupcake liners in a muffin tin to two-thirds full with cake batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes (test with a toothpick to make sure they're done). Cool completely, then hollow out centers with a small paring knife or melon baller and fill with a spoonful of pineapple filling. Frost the tops of cupcakes with the whipped topping-pineapple mixture and decorate!
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