Hawaiian Cake Recipe

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Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of instant pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping. "This is a favorite dessert that suits any occasion. Try it once and you're sure to make it again," she promises.

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Hawaiian Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 2 cups cold 2% milk
  • 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Originally published as Hawaiian Cake in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p14

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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2012 by tammytaryn

I made this for a luau themed party and it was a HUGE hit!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by fulrtn1

Very moist, and the taste is awesome, I am making again for the 2nd time today!!

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by LouannPearson

I have made this many times. I am making it again for our Easter dinner at my church.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by 3BROS

Very easy, refreshing, and always a hit.

 
 

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