Caribbean Delights 7-UP Cake with Papaya Coconut and Macadamia Nuts

 OH BOY Tropical sweet cake,

Perfect for any HOT Summer day (or cold winter day when you want to be reminded of a Hot Summer Day)!

There are a couple of things about this recipe... First, think of it as a crumble, meaning go nuts when you add the fruit.  that cake works just as well with about any kind of fruit...

Keeping the tropical theme, Mango slices would work perfect.  But change the pineapple cake to an Autumn spice cake and this would be great with Apples!  Cherries... Peaches... Pineapple... Same recipe, different but same terrific texture and a world of possibilities for flavors.

And speaking of terrific flavors, this is a 7-UP Cake, no oil, no extra eggs, no added sugar.  This is a wonderful way to serve up something unique...

But Delicious!

Keep scrolling down for this easy to follow recipe and of course...\

Enjoy Indeed!

 OK... Here's what I did...

Caribbean Delights 7-UP Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Papaya, skin removed, seeds removed, cut inot 50 cent size thin slices (bite siae)
• 1 Pineapple Cake Mix (Simple store bought)
• 1 Can (12 Ounces) 7-Up Lemon Lime Soda
• 2 Cups Cold Half and Half (Can use Whole Milk)
• 1 Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts
• 1 Cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare a 9X13 Casserole dish with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix with the 7-Up
3. Peel, Remove the seeds and cut the papaya into bite size pieces.
   NOTE: This recipe works terrific with mangoes, Peaches, Cherries etc... Just about any fruit that makes a good pie
4. Spread the fruit in the bottom of the pan.
5. Top the fruit with the cake batter.  Top the batter with a thin layer of the coconut.  Sprinkle the Macadamia Nuts over the coconut.
6. Bake 40 Minutes or until toothpick can be inserted and comes out clean.
7. Cool for 20 minutes.
8. Serve WARM with a glass of Cold Milk and ENJOY!

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This simple recipe has been added to my growing list of "52 Cakes and Pies at Home"!

These are the desserts you make for your family.  No fancy amazing wedding cakes, just the rustic beauty of the classics.  From pumpkin pie to cheesecakes to layer cakes, these are what your family craves for dessert.  You may even see a few unusual crusts and frosting ideas to try.

You get the idea. These recipes are simple, delicious and will have your family wanting dessert first...

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