As simple as this dessert is to make, it's amazing how delicious it is. It has a tropical touch, and everyone seems to love it. The recipe was created years ago, before manufacturers began to economize and downsize boxed foods, with cake mixes going from 18.5-oz boxes to 15.25-oz boxes now. And the instructions were use only...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Spray 9x13x2-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray; set aside.
- 2. Prepare cake mix for 9x13 baking dish according to box directions. Pour batter into 9x13 baking pan, and bake as directed on box. Let cake cool completely.
- 3. Prepare pudding as directed on package. Add the softened cream cheese, and beat until well blended. Spread pudding mixture over the surface of the cooled cake.
- 4. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the drained pineapple (too much pineapple juice will make the frosting runny). Distribute pineapple evenly over the pudding mixture.
- 5. Spread Cool Whip evenly over the pineapple layer.
- 6. Garnish the top with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and maraschino cherries, as desired. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 7. To get 18 servings, cut 3 rows across and 6 rows vertically.
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