Hawaiin Dessert

By jenknoll

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 3 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 cups heavy cream, whipped and sweetened
• 2 cups flaked coconut, toasted

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the cakes test done. Cool completely.

2. In a large bowl, combine pudding mixes, milk and coconut extract; beat for 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese and beat well. Stir in pineapple.

3. Spread over the cooled cakes. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with coconut. Chill for at least 2 hours. Yield: 24 servings.