On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:20:03 GMT, Mike H > wrote:

>After watching on of Paula Deen's thanksgiving shows, where she made a
>Pumpkin version, I realized that I could have fun developing new flavors.
>Well, since I'm in Culinary school now, I decided to take a few of them in
>to class Monday. One of the students that is graduating soon asked me
>about developing a few for their graduation party, sure, why not. Okay,
>the theme of the party is Polynesian. Bout the only 3 flavors I associate
>with that theme are Pinapple, Coconut & Banana, some Searching yeilded
>Papaya as one too. Now Pinapple and Papaya are pretty wet fruits, so I
>don't know how well they'd do in this application. Macadamia was also
>suggested, but I don't know what would be a good flavor to pair it up with.
>
>So, any suggestions of flavors? I'll share the recipes when I get them
>done
>
>Thanks

I don't know the cake recipe you're using... but macadamia goes really
well with coconut, pineapple or caramel/butterscotch.