Better Than Brad Pitt Cake Recipe
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Better Than Brad Pitt Cake

By: Star Pooley 
"Quick and easy! Great for potlucks! Better than Brad Pitt? I'll have to think about that!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 9 x 13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. Prepare yellow cake as directed, using a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake until done, and remove from oven. Poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork.
  2. In a saucepan, combine pineapple with juices and sugar. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens. Pour over top of warm cake, and cool.
  3. In another bowl, beat milk with pudding. Spread over the pineapple mixture.
  4. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and then beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread whipped cream over pudding. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 302 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by Heather U.   view full review
I made this cake for a girls' weekend at the lake. Everyone enjoyed it, but I don't know if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by MLM   view full review
Tasty and easy, and a nice change from the various "Chocolate Suicide" desserts served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2003 by aeposey   view full review
I made this for a summer cook out. It was well received by all and several people commented...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by Ann   view full review
My family loved this recipe. I did not change a thing. It was a little too much for the family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by Dagny   view full review
This cake is our new family favorite. We have had it on several occasions.I haven't "had" Brad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by BOYDACIOUS   view full review
Very delicious! Just make sure your pan is deep enough to hold it all.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by CATANDERSON   view full review
Our whole office loves your cake!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by wifeyluvs2cook   view full review
AWESOME cake. I really enjoyed this, even though it is really rich and decadent...i only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by chowsito   view full review
Fantastic. I added sliced strawberries to the top of this...gave it an extra boost. Will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by MOMMYSLITTLGIRL   view full review
Definitely not too sweet! Very light and creamy taste. I loved the coconut on top....wouldn't...

 

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