Tahitian Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Tahitian Coffee Cake features a moist pineapple base topped with coconut and banana slices, offering a tropical flavor combo perfect for breakfast or dessert gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 1/2 cups banana slices
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 package or 1 cake yeast
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups unsifted flour

Instructions

  1. Combine crushed pineapple, brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cinnamon, and light corn syrup in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil.
  3. Spoon the pineapple mixture into an ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  4. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the pineapple layer.
  5. Slice bananas and set aside.
  6. Measure warm water into a bowl.
  7. Crumble or sprinkle in the yeast and stir until dissolved.
  8. Cream the remaining butter or margarine with white sugar and salt.
  9. Add eggs, milk, and the yeast mixture to the creamed mixture.
  10. Beat until well blended.
  11. Stir in the flour until just combined.
  12. Carefully spoon the batter over the pineapple layer.
  13. Let the batter rise in a warm place free from drafts until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  14. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes or until done.
  15. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1020 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 44.8g 57% DV
Carbs 150.6g 55% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 87.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9929.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 420.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 263mg 20% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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