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

25 20 45

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