Tropical Angel Food Cake

SERVES: 12

COOK TIME: 15 Min

One bite of this tropical delight instantly transports us to a far-off tropical island. . .and we can get there in just 20 minutes! Can you think of a more yummy escape?

What You'll Need

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 (10-inch) prepared angel food cake
12 to 16 stemmed maraschino cherries

What to Do

In a medium skillet, toast coconut over medium heat until golden, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add pineapple, evaporated milk, butter, and sugar; mix well and bring to a boil. Let boil 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently. Return coconut to skillet and stir in nuts.
Slice cake in half horizontally and spoon half of the pineapple mixture over bottom cake half. Replace cake top and top with remaining pineapple mixture. Garnish with cherries.
Slice and serve, or cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

Just add a scoop of low-fat frozen vanilla yogurt to serve this cake à la mode.

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whosyournana 96222 26

Jul 23, 2014

what could be better than a beautiful, tasty dessert without turning on the oven?

marob532 6085284

Oct 10, 2013

This a great recipe that can be changed up by using different ingredients. Since I am diabetic I will be using splenda brown sugar and crushed pineapple in its own juice. But I love recipe that you can change around. The nuts will be left out or maybe use crushed or finely chopped. Walnuts, pecans, chestnuts even Brazil nut would be good. Thanks for letting us know of this great recipe. Years ago my doctor told me if I wanted something sweet to eat angel food cake.

aidaluzdelgado 666 4232

Feb 03, 2013

If I use brown sugar instead of white sugar, how much the flavor change?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 04, 2013

Since we have not tried the recipe in our Test Kitchen with brown sugar, we can not tell you how much the flavor will change. Good luck and enjoy!

whosyournana 96222 26

Jul 23, 2014

love the helpful info on this cake..will try the changes soon!

j9329sa 9504228

Feb 03, 2013

excptionally good dessert.

simbasmom2 6803145

Feb 02, 2013

Ummm, I'm thinking brown sugar. with those pecans!

renee6316

Feb 01, 2013

Sounds delicious!! And simple :)

DeaLicious

Feb 01, 2013

With pineapple; definitely pecans, or substitute filberts or brazils for the texture of macadamias.

bubblin over

Feb 01, 2013

Not being able to even touch macadamia nuts, what other nut do you suggest? I can use any other kind of nut but become very ill when it comes to macadamia's

Beachgrammy53

Feb 01, 2013

Bubbles, I would think you could do without any nuts. If you really like the crunchiness, then how about walnuts or almonds?

girlreddish 702984 6

Feb 02, 2013

Macadamia nuts are a lot like Brazil nuts in texture and flavor. They both have a very mild flavor, rather sweet. I know Brazil nuts aren't cheap, either. Flavor-wise, perhaps pistacios would work. Then, lastly English walnuts.