Hawaiian Cake
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, Texas12-15 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling
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.