Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

Name: Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-15 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.

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

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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!!
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.
davinsmama

Jun 13, 2010

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!
autumvaught

Apr 13, 2010

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.
alexismd

Jan 1, 2010

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!
jannski

Dec 10, 2009

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