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Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

Name: Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 servings.
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); 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

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Total Time

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

Makes

15 servings

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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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)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-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.

Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

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