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Hawaiian Dessert - Recipe

Inspired by the flavors of Hawaii, this rich dessert combines moist cake, creamy pudding, toasted coconut, and sweet pineapple into one fabulous treat.
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Hawaiian Dessert Recipe
Directions
  • Prepare cake according to package directions.
  • Pour into 2 (9") greased and floured cake pans.
  • Bake according to package directions. Cool completely.
  • Beat pudding, milk and coconut extract.
  • Add softened cream cheese, beat well.
  • Stir in crushed pineapple.
  • Lay 1 round cake on serving platter. Spread 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture over top. Place 2nd cake on top. Spread 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture on top.
  • Spread Cool Whip over entire cake.
  • Sprinkle all over with toasted coconut.
Note: May be frozen for up to 1 month.
To toast coconut, spread in even layer on baking sheet. Place on top rack of oven while cake is baking. Check after 2 minutes, stir around, bake another 2 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool.
Note: You will have leftover pudding mix. You can make a 9x13 lemon cake, spread pudding mixture over top, then Cool Whip, then coconut.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
-1 package yellow cake mix (18.5 oz)
-2 packages (3-4 oz.) French vanilla instant pudding mix
-1 package (3-4 oz.) coconut cream instant pudding mix
-4 cups milk
-1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
-1 package cream cheese - softened (8 oz.)
-1 can pineapple (20 oz.) crushed, well drained
-16 ounces Cool Whip - thawed
-2 cups coconut - toasted