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Hawaiian Wedding Cake II

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"A refreshing summer dessert, this has a layer of yellow cake covered with pineapple then topped with a fluffy cream layer and garnished with coconut and chopped nuts." — MACC

Directions

Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Bake in a 10x15 inch pan. remove from oven and allow to cool. Spread drained pineapple on top of cooled cake.
Prepare pudding as instructed on package and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the prepared pudding. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the pineapple.
Sprinkle top with coconut, chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries. Store in refrigerator.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 22, 2006

THIS CAKE WAS SOOOO GOOD. We could not get enough of it. Like some others, I used the reserved pineapple juice from the pineapple in the cake batter instead of water. I also poked holes in the cooled cake before I poured on the pineapple. I toasted the coconut which I think made a big difference and I left out the nuts and the cherries. The nuts just cause so many people don't like nuts and it was for a party and the cherries cause I think it just didn't need it. The toasted coconut on top was perfect. It was GREAT the next day form the refrigerator too. Such an awesome cake and so easy to make.

—Erich

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 27, 2009

There was nothing special about this cake. It was good, but nothing to rave about!

—JURADO

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Mar 28, 2006

This cake is very good. I added pineapple juice in the cake batter instead of water. Came out great without the coconut,cherries and nuts.

—honey

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Sep 02, 2003

This recipe is similar to the "better than sex" cake recipe, but with some improvements. Making it in the larger pan really helps since the cake is a little shallower, so the pineapple is able to make it moister. It is even better the next day after it is made. I made it using the lite cream cheese and lite cool whip, also used honey roasted macadamia nuts and coconut on top, omitting the cherries since they "bleed" onto the topping and I made it the night before the Hawaiian Party we had. Everyone loved it.

—M Mata

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Jan 17, 2007

Wow, this is good! I use a pineapple cake mix rather than vanilla to give it even more flavor. When making the topping, be sure to mix the ingredients well or you will bite into pockets of cream cheese bits. Everyone I served this to asked for the recipe.

—guardian sandy

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Aug 08, 2006

This was easy and wonderful. The only thing I did different was beat the cream cheese till smooth and add pudding mix and milk in with cream cheese and beat till pudding set a little and then folded in cool whip.

—Kelly011465

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Sep 10, 2003

Delicious!! Make for a family get-together and I had to promise to email everyone the recipe. I didn't use the nuts or cherries and I highly recommend making this a day ahead... it's MUCH better the 2nd and 3rd day! :o)

—LISAGHM

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Jan 31, 2007

This is amazing! I got this recipe in college from my room mate Marcia,(not sure if it is the same Marcia or just a coincidence) and I make it without the cream cheese. I love this cake!

—CanAm

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Nutrition

Calories
390 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
56.7 g
18%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
17.5 g
27%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
4.1 g
8%

Sodium
400 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hawaiian Wedding Cake II

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 390
Calories from Fat: 158

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g 27 %
Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 400mg 16 %
Potassium 191mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 56.7g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 4.1g 8 %
** Sugars 37.5g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.