Best Hawaiian Cake Or Trifle Recipes

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HAWAIIAN CAKE



Hawaiian Cake image

Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of instant pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping. "This is a favorite dessert that suits any occasion. Try it once and you're sure to make it again," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HAWAIIAN DREAM TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Hawaiian Dream Trifle Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by ukiahgal67

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 10" store made angel food cake
1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 12 ounce jar pineapple preserves
1 c sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (reserve 1T for garnish)
2/3 c toasted macadamia nuts, chopped (reserve 1T for garnish)
2 3.4 ounce boxes (4 serving size) instant coconut cream pudding mix
3 c cold milk
1 16 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Cut or tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Set aside. 2. In a medium size bowl, combine crushed pineapple and 1/2 jar of pineapple preserves. Mix well and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine the instant pudding mix and milk. Using a wire whisk, mix well, then add 1 cup of the whipped topping. Set aside. 4. Using a trifle bowl or a large glass bowl, layer ingredients: half of the cake pieces, half of the pineapple, half of the coconut and half of the macadamia nuts. Spread half of the pudding over all. Repeat layers using the rest of the cake, pineapple, coconut and the macadamia nuts. Spread remaining pudding over all. Generously spread top with whipped topping and garnish with reserved toasted coconut and nuts. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. NOTE: To toast coconut AND nuts spread each out on separate baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-14 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning. Coconut and macadamia nuts are toasted when they are lightly browned and fragrant.

HAWAIIAN DREAM CAKE



Hawaiian Dream Cake image

This cake doesn't call for it but I added a 15 oz can of Mandarin oranges (drained some of the juices off, not all) to cake batter and it turned out pretty tasty.

Provided by Sheila Balkcom

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix
8 oz cool whip
8 oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
1 c milk
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
3/4 c shredded coconut
15 oz can(s) crushed pineapples drained

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cake according to direction on the box. Pour into large sheet pan (I used a 13x9x2 in pan). Bake 18 to 20 minutes @350. Cool about 10 minutes before frosting.
  • 2. (For frosting) Blend milk and pudding. Chill mixture 10 minutes in the freezer.
  • 3. (For Frosting)In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth, add pudding mixture, pineapples and cool whip.
  • 4. Spread on top of cooled cake frosting, nuts and coconut. Enjoy!

HAWAIIAN CAKE (OR TRIFLE) RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Hawaiian Cake (or Trifle) Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by SouthernKissed

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on the box
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip) + ingredients on the box
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 9x13 baking pan. Cool. 2. In a bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix; let stand to thicken. Stir in pineapple. Sprinkle over cake. 3. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; set aside. 4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread over pudding. 5. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

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