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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

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

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.

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kdobbins613
May 23, 2019
absolutely amazing. beautiful cake for any occasion.
Patricia
Mar 5, 2018
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Ania_the_baker
Jan 24, 2016
My husband made it for our wedding anniversary. It might have been his first cake ever, but it turned out great. Easy to make yet very tasty. Difficult to stop eating it !!!!
BIGJOHNSGAL
Jan 6, 2016
Super good cake! Keeping for future occasions!
slicnick72
Mar 27, 2013
Im gonna try to bake this one.
kshea
Jun 3, 2012
Very good!
jenlfur
Dec 8, 2011
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!!
evrhaze
Nov 28, 2011
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LittleMomma0405
Jun 3, 2011
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.
z400dana
Apr 5, 2011
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