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Hawaiian Cake Recipe

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Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared by a former co-worker, this recipe has been in my file for 20 years and never fails to delight those who try a piece. -Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas

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Hawaiian Cake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread over cake. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread over pudding. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Originally published as Hawaiian Cake in Taste of Home October/November 2000, p37

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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by slicnick72

Im gonna try to bake this one.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by kshea

Very good!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2011 by jenlfur

I made this for a coworker's birthday last year and he requested it again this year. I have made it many time in between too. Everyone just loves this cake!!

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by LittleMomma0405

I made this recipe for the adults at my daughter's Birthday party, and it was a hit. Have since made it again. It hits the spot on a hot day, nice and light.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2010 by davinsmama

This cake was easy, very delicious and we all loved it! The only thing I did different was that I used lemon pudding instead of vanilla. Can't wait to make it again!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by autumvaught

This is a very refreshing cake. Not too tropical, but nice hints with the coconut. Not extremely light, but pairs well with a lighter meal.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by alexismd

This recipe deserves 5-stars but I have no idea how to fix this online. But this cake recipe by far is one of the best and easy cakes to make. My husband constantly begs me to make it. Light and fluffy. I used fat-free cream cheese in place of regular and still tastes great!

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by jannski

I've made this cake several times. Excellent crowd pleaser, several compliments. Light, fluffy; a perfect ending to a meal.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by jasavage17

Excellent dessert, I've made it for several events and always get compliments.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2008 by babiangel4u

This Cake is very good I cut the fat even more by using egg beaters. next time I will try using a limon lime diet soda. I also used FF cream cheese instead of the regular. My tip for the FF cream cheese to taste better is to add lemon juice & vanilla flavoring while beating whipping the cream cheese. I also used about a half a cup of splenda to sweeten it up. Thats just a few hints. Hope you try & enjoy.