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Hawaiian Dessert Recipe

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Inspired by the flavors of Hawaii, this rich dessert combines moist cake, creamy pudding, toasted coconut, and sweet pineapple into one fabulous treat.

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

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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

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