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.