Hawaiian dessert

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packYellow cake mix -- 18-1/4
Ounces
3packsInstant vanilla pudding mix
3⅜ounceEach
4cupsCold milk
teaspoonCoconut extract
1packCream cheese -- 8 ounces
Softened
1canCrushed pineapple -- 20
ounceWell drain
2cupsHeavy cream -- whipped &
Sweetened
2cupsFlaked coconut -- toasted

Directions

Mix cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. Bake at 350 deg. for 15 minutes or until the cakes test done. Cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mixes, milk and coconut extract; beat for 2 minutes.

Add the cream cheese and beat well. Stir in pineapple. Spread over the cooled cakes. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with coconut.

Chill for at least 2 hours. Yield: 24 servings. Editor's Note: Prepared dessert can be covered and frozen for up to 1 month Recipe By : Taste of Home