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Hawaiian Roll Bundt Cake
Catherine

Hawaiian Roll Bundt Cake

This Hawaiian Roll Bundt Cake is a soft, sweet, and tropical-inspired dessert! 🍍🌺 Packed with flavors of pineapple, coconut, and a touch of vanilla, this bundt cake is perfect for parties, brunches, or just treating yourself to something special.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 🍞 1 package Hawaiian rolls about 12 rolls, torn into pieces
  • 🥛 1 cup whole milk
  • 🍬 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 🥥 ¼ cup shredded coconut optional
  • 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 🍍 ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 🥚 3 large eggs
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🍂 ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Glaze:
  • 🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 🥥 2 tablespoons coconut milk or regular milk
  • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 🍍 Pineapple chunks or shredded coconut for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly and set aside.
Prepare the cake base:
  1. Place torn Hawaiian roll pieces in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the mixture over the rolls and gently toss to coat.
Add tropical flavors:
  1. Mix in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut (if using).
Transfer to the bundt pan:
  1. Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared bundt pan.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and glaze:
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate.
  2. Whisk together powdered sugar, coconut milk, and lemon juice to create the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
  4. Garnish with pineapple chunks or shredded coconut for an extra tropical touch.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add a handful of white chocolate chips to the cake mix.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute coconut milk with almond milk or heavy cream if preferred.