Pina Colada Coconut, Pineapple & Rum Layer Cake | Recipe and Decoration tutorial | Cupcake Jemma

The cake of the summer? I think so!! Or as Dane refers to it "a celebration of summer" 🥥🍍. This cake really is all of that and a little more - 4 layers of coconut sponge, drenched in a pineapple syrup, filled to the brim with rum swiss meringue buttercream & pineapple jam, finished with toasted coconut and pineapple flowers - whats not to love?! Don't forget to tag us in your snaps over on instagram and use the hashtag #cupcakejemma so we can see them!
Sponge:
330g Butter
135g Vegetable Oil
500g Caster Sugar
8 Eggs
100g Desiccated Coconut
400g Self-Raising Flour
6 tbsp Coconut Cream
1/2 tsp Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
Pineapple Jam:
600g Pineapple Chunks (Approx 3/4 Large Pineapple)
250g Water
420g Caster Sugar
1 Lime - Juice only
Pineapple Flowers:
1/4 Fresh Pineapple (use the same one as for the jam)
Rum Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
450g Caster Sugar
6 Egg Whites
600g Soft Unsalted Butter
1/4 tsp Salt
8-10 tbsp White Rum
To Decorate:
180g Desiccated Coconut
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[@leonadunbar1422]

When you just wake up from night shift. And a cake combined with your favourite cocktail is posted. Might just need to stay glued to the bed and enjoy. 🌴🌴

[@CupcakeJemma]

Yeah stay in bed and watch us bake cakes!

[@danepemberton136]

Sounds good to me! 🍍

[@reshmanair870]

watched this so many times . Again watching. You and your team are commendable . Always full of life. vibrant, happy . So involved as a team you ll are . Lovely Dane. Chirpy and happy. Love you all. Thank you .

[@lisa-clairehutchinson2300]

I made this the first time on the weekend and the jam, syrup, flowers and buttercream were to die for, but had no SR flour so made the sponge with plain flour + baking powder. They cratered and had a disastrous texture. I watched the sponge tutorial then went back to ‘settle the score’ with the pinia colada sponge tonight, this time using SR flour and paying more attention to creaming butter, sugar and oil. Well, this time the sponges turned out LIKE HEAVENLY CLOUD ANGEL SPONGE PILLOWS!! There is no better source of cake recipes on the interweb than Cupcake Jemma. The measurements are precise and, in my experience, if you properly follow the method (no shortcuts!) the cakes and cookies are reliably flawless, every time. Thanks again, team Dane and Jemma!

[@kairitukeeru]

Dane!!! You are the man! I made this cake for my birthday and it was a hit! The texture of the coconut flakes mixed with the pineapple goo and swiss meringue icing - chef's kiss! The only thing I would add is that those cake tins need to be lined. My cakes were kinda difficult to pry out but still an awesome result. I'm baking this again soon because why not?? This channel is the best!

[@HelloGudbye93]

This looks omg 🤤🤤🤤🤤😋😋😋😋😋. I actually love your recipes with a lot of steps. Any time I'm in the kitchen your a few hours with one of your recipes I know it'll always be SO worth it.

[@danepemberton136]

That’s so lovely to hear! 🤩

[@bkr323]

That looks beautiful! You guys are all so talented, and so much fun to watch!

[@xolio1993]

Yes, yes, YES! This cake looks amazing! Definitely trying this out this weekend

[@danepemberton136]

Yay!! Thanks so much. Enjoy 🍍😘

[@dr-k1667]

This is the next level of an old classic from the USA the pineapple upside down cake with coconut! If you like the classic, you are going to love this!! I would buy two if I visited the shop, one to eat immediately and the other to savor. Great recipe Cupcake Jemma and crew! Thanks for always sharing tasty treats.

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks! 😘

[@happysummer3423]

I’m going to make this, it looks delicious. Name suggestion “let’s cake about it” also love Dane, he is just so lovely

[@Bellaswift135]

I love a good layer cake recipe!! That’s one of the reasons I fell in love with this channel in the first place!

[@mindfulbaking]

me too!

[@danepemberton136]

We’ll keep them coming!! 👌🏽

[@CupcakeJemma]

Me three!

[@vjohnson2400]

Love your tutorials Dane, great team work guys you created another masterpiece. I reckon after the weekly bake sesh should be called “Crumbs Chat”!

[@danepemberton136]

Thanks! 😘

[@karennetherland2327]

Lol, before I saw your comment, I thought the same name, Crumb chat.

[@betriceakoth4191]

Can I used margarine to make swiss meringue

[@FloreGoberecht]

Wow 🤩 going to the store right now to pick up all the ingredients to make this cake this weekend! Enjoyed the video so much!

[@wendycaicedo822]

Oh man. I was thinking of which cake I wanted to make for my birthday... we'll I love all of those flavors so this one is the one that I'll bake. Thanks guys! 🍍🥥🍹

[@aimanfarzeen6495]

Heyy guys! I‘ve been watching your videos since forever and I wish you guys keep on bringing us more. I do have a REQUEST for a Raffaelo cake, I‘d love to see that 😍

[@aureliaphilosophyofyum]

I think this is my favourite cake you guys have ever done!!

[@lisamoore6804]

I looooove pina coladas. I've never seen anyone make a pineapple jam before, it sounds awesome.

[@CupcakeJemma]

So easy and sooo delicious!

[@ma.victoriamaximo4518]

Yummy 😋 and beautiful cake ..thanks for sharing ❤

[@CaribbeanLife101]

Looks soooo delicious. Dane you are so talented and so eloquent. I love the chemistry between you guys...Jemma, Sally, and yourself. Thank you so much for the video. The next time I am in London I will be sure to visit Crumbs and Doillies.

[@CupcakeJemma]

Aww thanks! We love each other. See you soon I hope 🤞

[@CaribbeanLife101]

@@CupcakeJemma Greetings from the Caribbean....Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@Shrestha..]

Now this sounds so good!!!Great video as always❤️

[@danepemberton136]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jackie4939]

This cake looks absolutely delicious 😋 A must try for sure!! OMG, you guys never disappoint. Being from Hawaii the ingredients are very accessible. Jemma and Dane good teamwork.

[@CupcakeJemma]

Oh wow! Do you grow pineapples on Hawaii? 🍍🍍🍍

[@jackie4939]

Fresh pineapple is pretty much available at every supermarket and they are very sweet.

[@gissellevaldiviadelcampo6747]

Absolutely loved this recipe! So, I must try it. Question: what do you think about using Baileys cream: Pina Colada?

[@AdventuresinEverydayCooking]

When Jemma cut into it... it was almost like bread pudding moist! Wow! I think I need to have this in my life.

[@CupcakeJemma]

It was soooooo moist 😋

[@tyuni03]

Thanks Dane and Jemma !

[@ksm509]

와 피나콜라다 케익?? 파인애플쳐돌이인데 진짜 대박이네요ㅜㅜㅜ 먹어보고싶다 오븐사면 꼭 만든다..

[@opheliahamlet3508]

This looks so-o-o good! I'm drooling. "Cake Mates" after show cake talk

[@jenniferbabin6591]

Beautiful cake! Can’t wait to make it. Should the coconut cream be the sweetened coconut cream or just coconut milk?

[@christellelock5864]

That looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@CupcakeJemma]

It was so amazing. I’m dreaming about it now 🤤

[@karennetherland2327]

I make an amazing coconut pineapple cake, but dang Dane, you took it up a level for sure adding a rum buttercream. Jemma, nice touch with the pineapple flowers. Thanks for sharing guys. Hugs! ❤❤. Perhaps name your chats, C&D Chat.

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks! X

[@LyricsMom]

Dane! It's gorgeous 😍!

[@AdventuresinEverydayCooking]

That is sooo beautiful! The effort is 100% worth it!

[@CupcakeJemma]

💯

[@lisacann41]

Life goal # 1 - have as much fun at work as you all do - love you videos. Planning a trip to London next year, cannot wait to finally be able to visit Crumbs and Doilies.

[@CupcakeJemma]

Aww yay! We do have a lot of fun!

[@marthaluciaviana1524]

Que 😋 rico felicidades 🎉 llevo dos semanas viendo sus videos todo es demasiado Rico Saludes ha todos💐🤗💛💙❤️

[@lisabarnett599]

Hi Jemma - can’t wait to make this cake later today…question about SMB - do you not add icing sugar to the sugar and egg whites before adding butter?

[@zacharywong483]

That looks delicious!

[@veliagonzalez8650]

Que cosas tan ricas hace. Gracias y felicidades

[@bubblefuzz]

Superb. Definitely going to try this out. 👏👏👏

[@carolschneider1404]

Bake and Shake This cake sounds so yum

[@hannahmurray1773]

I just love the look of this recipe. More cocktail cakes please! Also can I use frozen pineapple chunks for the jam or does it have to be fresh?

[@tammiemartinez6485]

I have Gemma's fav piping tip though I haven't used it 🤦‍♀️ I bought it to help me get the buttercreams on the sides of my cakes faster but I need to find a bigger piping bag because that's one big ole piping nozzle, lol. Never thought to use it the way Dane did for decorating. Love the look of that. Thanks for the idea... 👍

[@CupcakeJemma]

Yeah, it’s really fun but you do need a lot of buttercream and a big piping bag to make it count. The wiggles are my favourite though!

[@kevindodds5441]

Excellent video, must try this, thanks you guys!

[@simplyjadelife]

This looks so amazing and delicious!! Wow

[@CupcakeJemma]

It was so delicious 🤤

[@mindfulbaking]

IT IS!

[@lilyhoult9156]

Definitely gonna make this one❤️❤️❤️❤️Yummmyyyy!

[@CupcakeJemma]

You SHOULD! 💯

[@christinemoore7704]

Pina Colada has been my drink of choice along side water while Im on Holiday in Rhodes Greece. When I come home it is my mission to recreate the cookies they have here !!’

[@CupcakeJemma]

I’m going to Crete soon! I can’t wait to be drinking a mock tail by the pool 🥹

[@shenachan8243]

WOW! OMG! so beautiful cakes decoration 😍 i hope i can practice your technique of decoration some cakes in my own kitchen😍😍

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thank you! 😘

[@danepemberton136]

Thanks Shena! ❤️

[@ednamiranda9367]

Not what i want to look at during lunch break knowing my mouth is watering for this delicious....again..mouth watering cake. Can't wait to make it this weekend. :)

[@CupcakeJemma]

My mouth is watering just thinking about it 🤤

[@amydesign1]

We like the name, "The Cake Break" for the after show cake hangout :) Love from Canada!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thanks! 👌🏻

[@aroosajkhan]

I have been waiting for this! Thank you so much Jemma, if it wasn’t for you and your team I probably would have 0 confidence in baking. Still a beginner!

[@mindfulbaking]

❤

[@danepemberton136]

Glad to help!❤️

[@CupcakeJemma]

Aww thanks Aroosa xxx

[@mandihill5227]

Hi Jemma! Looking forward to trying this one! 😊

[@CupcakeJemma]

Hi! I hope you love it! ❤️

[@danepemberton136]

Hey Mandi! 👋🏽

[@belymacky]

I love watching your channeland trying out your recipesas they are easy to follow..... I must try this one ..... can I divide the ingredients by half if I want to make a smaller cake?

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Yeeeeee well done for the new book look forward for it thank you

[@danepemberton136]

Much appreciated! ✨🙌🏽

[@feym7312]

Great team work! This looks amazing! 😋😍 How about “The After Bite Club”? 😉

[@SquirrelRun]

My husband's birthday is coming in October, and he usually wants a German Chocolate Cake... but THIS! This will be on the table for his birthday!

[@paddybissett7288]

Omg thats looks so amazing can't wait for ur cookbook to hit Australia 😍

[@CupcakeJemma]

I can’t wait either! Hopefully some one will pay for me to come and sign books there haha!

[@paddybissett7288]

@@CupcakeJemma yeah just come to Australia that would be awesome 👌

[@kates7277]

Now I just have to find someone to bake this for me on my bday this Sunday! 🍍🍍

[@danepemberton136]

I’LL BAKE YOU ANOTHER ONE!!!!

[@kates7277]

@@danepemberton136 did I mention you gotta ship it to Canada? 🇨🇦😍

[@CupcakeJemma]

If only 😌

[@faith4435]

My stress reliever ❤️❤️❤️

[@mayuraoak]

This cake is so lovely. And so creative, because you have managed to make it look beautiful with all natural ingredients and no fondant involved. You guys rock!

[@katm7992]

woah! so cool about adding the rum to the Swiss meringue buttercream! would the same thing happen with Italian or French meringues? minus the butter?

[@danepemberton136]

I haven’t tried it personally, but I imagine it would be very similar! ☺️

[@daniellabinch9181]

I’m thinking we need a cocktail cake series. Espresso martini next?!

[@bakingwithgrace]

Hey guys, love this channel just a little suggestion if I may. Would you be able to put storage ie fridge/ room temp and how long it will last for people making cakes in advance of an event.

[@olgagordon3003]

The best of the best love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@CupcakeJemma]

Love you too Olga! X

[@andromedastern8812]

"cake chat" I would name this 🤗 love this!

[@kings98124]

Yay for another video from my happy place on youtube! 🥰🥰🥰

[@danepemberton136]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kings98124]

@@danepemberton136 Oh hello, gorgeous!!!! 😍😍😍

[@nelemkumari8030]

I looove your cakes 😍. For the Cake and Gossip time how about 'Cossip Time'

[@xk8678]

Hello from Canada! I love your channel. Can you use regular flour and add baking powder? If so, how much? Thanks

[@paulasantiago3306]

Looks 🤤 delicious

[@mariajoannou9936]

Oh my word💖

[@MamaSparx74]

This looks awesome, can you use Malibu in the icing instead of rum?

[@Cathymagdis1969]

Hello! I can’t wait to try this recipe for my husband! I’m wondering if you could substitute rum extract for the real rum? Thank you!

[@poogamoo6786]

Wow! Looks so yummyyy Is it safe for kids?

[@nightwalker5644]

Dane....I love you. ❤️❤️❤️Going to make it on 3 rd Sep for our best friend's birthday. He loves Pinã Colada. I cannot ask another cake better than this. 🤗😘

[@CupcakeJemma]

Your friend is gonna love this cake!

[@nightwalker5644]

@@CupcakeJemma ohhh thanks Jemma. You just made my day. I never thought you would comment ❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭

[@nightwalker5644]

@@CupcakeJemma Jemma I made it. It was awesome. I sent it to dane. He didn't see it yet. I'm sending you too on Instagram. Because I'm really happy with the outcome and I want to show you what I can do with this channel.

[@actthr9152]

can't wait to try this

[@CupcakeJemma]

I can’t wait for you to try this 😋

[@raginishukla3580]

Looks so good

[@CupcakeJemma]

It WAS good 😌

[@danepemberton136]

Thanks Ragini! ❤️

[@priscillahoftijzer1919]

i absolutely love this recipe! But I also really like the cake board. Where can I buy this?

[@betriceakoth4191]

Thanks for showing as recipe

[@benlee6158]

I just felt the urge to run out of the office towards some Caribbean beach.🌴 Sometimes I'd love to be a part of your staff and have a try after every video. Greetings from Germany!

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Well done guys I loved it when you're team up thank you

[@danepemberton136]

Thank YOU! 🍍💜

[@CupcakeJemma]

We love teaming up for you!

[@ayakaganig]

When you say dedicated coconuts in your recipes, are they usually the sweetened kind?

[@Bladesmobile]

Danes fast hands 🙌🏼

[@petewootton1973]

How much of this can you “prep ahead”. I’d like to make it for a colleague who is leaving, but I’m going to be rally tight on time that week - just wondering if there are elements that can be prepared ahead of time (Jam can obviously), and how long they would be good for?

[@lilyadamson6910]

Beautiful cake …as per usual! 💕 Your chat session could be called ‘Cake Deconstruction Corner’ 😊 just an idea! Xxx

[@CupcakeJemma]

👌🏻

[@avantgauche]

this as cupcakes though 😍🥰

[@CupcakeJemma]

We do a similar one in the shop but we recently added Dane’s pineapple jam to make it extra delicious 🤤

[@angelarichards6603]

Fabulous cake. Cake Chatter

[@soniagomes1183]

Is it possible to make the pineapple jam and slices the day before? What size box would be ideal for the cake?

[@VDubs7er]

Sorry if this has been asked before or even answered in a video BUT do you think you would ever do like bake school/experience day type thing? I think that would be awesome 🙂.

[@CupcakeJemma]

You never know! We used to do it a few years ago but ran out of space. Now we have more space, we’ll see…

[@jessicat9901]

Omg i must make this 🤤🤤 🎂 🥥 🌴😍

[@laniehrlich9271]

What size is that cake scraper plastic tool thingy? I need to order one from you to make this cake!

[@ceydaor9787]

Does replacing some butter with oil make it lighter or denser? I’m guessing its because the coconut dries the sponge a little so the oil keeps it more wet but I just really want the sponge to be fluffy & am worried the oil will make it dense?

[@olgaszymczyk3436]

Hello there ! Love this video and I’m actually thinking about making this cake for my father in laws’ birthday. Can anyone tell me what can I replace the rhum with ? Thank you 🙏

[@Cathymagdis1969]

Could you please share where you got that wonderful tip nozzle you use. I can’t find it on Amazon. Thank you!

[@arantxavaleriarierazalnier1213]

Los amo

[@jaynehall5592]

I will be there on Sunday x

[@CupcakeJemma]

Yay! See you there x

[@danavillani7720]

Dane when you made the buttercream how long do you beat meringue? Mine always ends up soft & soupy once adding butter. How cool should meringue be? I heat my eggs to 71 deg & beat meringue for 10-15 minutes but an still be quite warm. Can meringue be put in fridge to cool. Also how much do the 6 eggs weigh. This love all your videos

[@bkr323]

I used to have this problem. And yes, after 15 minutes of beating, it is still too hot. I just leave it on the counter, and let it cool until it reaches 28 C (82 F). At that point I add the butter which is cool, but not mushy (about 20 C / 68 F). The cooled butter brings down the meringue temp as it's added. I have never had a problem with SMB since allowing it to cool on its own. It is more time consuming, but it works.

[@jackysnelling4706]

Is this cake suitable for the middle tier of a three tier wedding cake and can it be cooked in just one pan, thanks

[@gemgem2705]

Hi, could i make the pineapple jam and keep it in an air-tight container for a couple of days before using it? ❤

[@dfontanesi]

The turntable :)

[@CupcakeJemma]

It’s pretty special. So smooth x

[@annyw2481]

Hi GANG! Look so yummy!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Hey there! 😘

[@danepemberton136]

Hey 👋🏽

[@annyw2481]

Hi,Jemma,Dane

[@tehminahaider9989]

will make this for my husbands birthday he loves pina colada

[@CupcakeJemma]

I bet he’ll love it!

[@asugarholicslife]

Look at those beautiful swirly pineapple pieces, yummy+

[@CupcakeJemma]

They were delicious just on their own 🤤

[@asugarholicslife]

@@CupcakeJemma I bet so. Now I need some

[@michellesantiago820]

My kind of cake...

[@CupcakeJemma]

It’s sooo good. Try it!

[@deborahwood4728]

Yummy. Gonna def. Give this a try and spoil the family. Dane, I'm not sure if you are only given a certain amount time for the video and I know there was lots to cover but sometimes I feel like it's rushed. And I look so forward to these videos time is no problem....;-)

[@CupcakeJemma]

Dane is usually just so excited to share the recipe that he has so much energy! Glad you love the video!