Hawaiian Wedding Cake
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Hawaiian Wedding Cake
Description
To make Hawaiian Wedding Cake, start by baking a yellow cake mix according to package instructions in a 9x13 pan, ensuring it cools completely after baking. A pudding mixture is prepared separately by blending softened cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk until smooth and thickened; this is chilled further to thicken before assembly.
When the cake is cooled, holes are evenly poked through the surface allowing the crushed pineapple, including its juice, to seep into the cake, adding moisture and pineapple flavor throughout. The chilled pudding mixture is then spread over the pineapple-soaked cake, followed by a layer of whipped topping. The final touch is a generous sprinkling of sweetened coconut flakes on top, adding both texture and a tropical aroma.
This cake can be served immediately or chilled to enhance the melding of flavors and cooling effect. It is a popular choice for festive occasions and offers a balance of creamy sweetness and fruity brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 15 ounces pineapple not drained, crushed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk 2% or whole
- 12 ounces whipped topping
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Bake cake mix according to package directions in a 9x13 pan. Cool completely.
- While cake is baking, mix cream cheese, pudding and milk together in a mixer or with electric beaters until blended well and thickened. Place pudding mixture in refrigerator. It will continue to thicken until cake is cooled.
- When cake is cooled, poke holes evenly in the top of the cake with the round handle end of a wooden spoon.
- Spread crushed pineapple evenly over the cake.
- Add the pudding mixture.
- Spread whipped topping over the pudding mixture and sprinkle entire cake with coconut flakes.
- Serve immediately or keep covered and in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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