Hawaiian Dream Cake Recipe
Transport yourself to the tropical islands with this delicious Hawaiian Dream Cake recipe. Made with pineapple, coconut, and a creamy frosting, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 12
Calories: 322kcal
Equipment
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 pkg directions using pineapple juice and water in place of liquid called for in directions.
- Bake the cake at 350 degrees, for about 35 minutes in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Allow cake to cool completely, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding, and cold 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 (or coconut flakes) over cool whip.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving. Place one mandarin orange on top of each slice if desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | 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
