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flavorful yellow cake with pineapple flavoring and coconut/pecan frosting
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Hawaiian Dream Cake

Hawaiian Dream Cake is easy to make and simply delicious. Following just a few simple directions, you can have this flavorful dessert ready in no time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Frosting/Chill Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, coconut, hawaiian, pineapple
Servings: 12
Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple *drained, but keep juice)
  • 8 oz cream cheese *softened
  • 3 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 9 oz cool whip
  • chopped pecans
  • shredded coconut
  • mandarin orange slices

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions using pineapple juice and water in place of liquid called for in directions.
  • Bake the cake at 350, for about 35 minutes in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Allow cake to cool completely, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding, and milk together until smooth.
  • Fold in the drained pineapple and spread mixture on top of cooled cake evenly.
  • Spread cool whip on top of cream cheese layer.
  • Sprinkle desired amount of chopped pecans and shredded coconut over cool whip.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
  • Place one mandarin orange on top of each slice if desired!

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg
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