Hawaiian Dessert Recipe
- 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
- Mix cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
