Hawaiian Cake

Name: Hawaiian Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 2 cups cold 2% milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of instant pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping. "This is a favorite dessert that suits any occasion. Try it once and you're sure to make it again," she promises.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Originally published as Hawaiian Cake in Quick Cooking March/April 1998

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Cheryl

Jun 29, 2017

I've been making this cake for years, since I saw it in my Taste of Home magazine. It's a perfect summertime treat that everyone just loves! For a little extra pineapple flavor, use the juice from your crushed pineapple in place of the water for the box cake mix!
Rosemary Swope

Mar 27, 2015

This cake is wonderful, and easy to make. My husband is so happy when I make this for him, and have made it many times. Thank you for this recipe.
tammytaryn

Sep 16, 2012

I made this for a luau themed party and it was a HUGE hit!!!
fulrtn1

Sep 3, 2012

Very moist, and the taste is awesome, I am making again for the 2nd time today!!
LouannPearson

Apr 7, 2012

I have made this many times. I am making it again for our Easter dinner at my church.
3BROS

Jul 28, 2011

Very easy, refreshing, and always a hit.
chirey

Jan 28, 2011

This is soooo good! It has great flavor. I took this to a carryin at work. It would be hard to store this cake in the refrigerator since it is made on a large cookie sheet and with all the loose topping it would be hard to cut up and store in smaller containers. But it is a great cake for get togethers!
JoanMyrtle

Apr 26, 2010

Yes this is a wonderful cake - made it and took it to work - they loved it!