Tropical Cherry Coconut Delight Cake
Indulge in the heavenly Tropical Cherry Coconut Delight Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly melds the flavors of sweet cherries, creamy coconut, and rich almond notes. This layered cake features moist almond-infused cake layers filled with tart cherry pie filling and raspberry jam, all topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of flaky coconut. Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ground almonds
3/4 cup (finely ground)
Cake flour
2 cups (sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Sugar
1 1/3 cups
Butter
6 tablespoons (softened)
Eggs
3 (large)
Almond extract
1/2 teaspoon
Buttermilk
1 1/2 cups
Heavy cream
2 cups (chilled)
Sugar (for whipped cream)
1/4 cup
Seedless raspberry jam
1/2 cup (divided)
Cherry pie filling
21 ounces
Flaked coconut
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together at medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and mix in the almond extract.
4
Lower the mixer speed to low, and gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between the two. Start and finish with the flour mixture. Once combined, gently fold in the ground almonds until just mixed.
5
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with sugar at high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
7
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/4 cup of raspberry jam evenly over the top, then spoon the cherry pie filling on top of the jam.
8
Take the second cake layer, spread the remaining raspberry jam on the top side, and carefully place it jam-side down over the cherry filling.
9
Using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe 1 cup of the whipped cream all over the top and sides of the cake. Gently press the flaked coconut onto the sides of the cake.
10
Pipe decorative rosettes on top of the cake with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tropical Cherry Coconut Delight Cake?
It is a luscious dessert featuring almond-infused cake layers, tart cherry pie filling, raspberry jam, freshly whipped cream, and flaky coconut.
What are the primary flavors of this cake?
The cake perfectly melds sweet cherries, creamy coconut, and rich almond notes.
What type of flour is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted cake flour.
How should the cake pans be prepared?
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and lightly dust them with flour.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long do the cake layers need to bake?
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Beat them together at medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe requires 3 large eggs, added one at a time.
When is the almond extract added?
The almond extract is mixed in after the eggs have been beaten into the butter and sugar mixture.
How are the flour and buttermilk incorporated?
Gradually add them at low speed, alternating between the two, starting and finishing with the flour mixture.
When should the ground almonds be added?
Gently fold in the finely ground almonds after the flour and buttermilk are combined.
How long should the cakes cool in their pans?
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
How is the whipped cream frosting prepared?
Beat 2 cups of chilled heavy cream with 1/4 cup of sugar at high speed until stiff peaks form.
What is the first step of the cake assembly?
Place one layer on a serving plate and spread 1/4 cup of seedless raspberry jam evenly over the top.
What filling goes on top of the raspberry jam?
Spoon the 21 ounces of cherry pie filling directly on top of the jam layer.
How is the second cake layer added?
Spread the remaining raspberry jam on the top side of the second layer, then place it jam-side down over the cherry filling.
How is the whipped cream applied to the cake?
Pipe 1 cup of the whipped cream all over the top and sides using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
Where is the flaked coconut placed?
The flaked coconut should be gently pressed onto the sides of the cake.
How is the top of the cake decorated?
Pipe decorative rosettes on top of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
What garnish is suggested for the finishing touch?
You can garnish the cake with maraschino cherries if desired.
How much buttermilk is needed?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.
What is the amount of ground almonds used?
The cake uses 3/4 cup of finely ground almonds.
Should the heavy cream be room temperature?
No, the recipe specifies using 2 cups of chilled heavy cream.
What type of raspberry jam is best?
Seedless raspberry jam is recommended for this recipe.
How much butter is used in the batter?
The recipe calls for 6 tablespoons of softened butter.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 15 ingredients.
Is baking powder or baking soda used?
Both are used: 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much sugar is used in the cake batter itself?
The cake batter requires 1 1/3 cups of sugar.
How much flaked coconut is needed for the sides?
The recipe uses 1 cup of flaked coconut.
What is the total amount of cherry pie filling?
One 21-ounce container of cherry pie filling is used.