Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix, Pillsbury Moist Supreme Classic
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box French vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 cups nonfat milk, cold
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted if you would like

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare at 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with baking spray.
  • Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, pour the pineapple along with its juice into a saucepan along with the 1 cup of sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow it to slightly cool.
  • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pierce holes into the cake using the prongs of a fork. Pour the pineapple mixture over the hot cake and set it aside.
  • Prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions. Spread the pudding over the cake/pineapple and refrigerate until it is thoroughly chilled.
  • Whip the heavy whipping cream with the 1/2 cup sugar until it is stiff. Cover the top of the cake with the whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle the coconut on top.
  • Share with others and enjoy!