Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1 (9 oz.) carton Cool Whip
  • 1/2 c. coconut
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
  • 1 c. milk

Method

  • Mix cake mix with 1/2 cup pineapple juice instead of water and mix as directed on box.
  • Cook in a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch greased and floured pan at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool thoroughly.
  • Mix cream cheese, pudding mix and milk, then fold in drained pineapple and spread over cake.
  • Spread Cool Whip over that and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.
  • Let stand in refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.