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hawaiian sunset cake

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

I am always looking for fruity, tropical cakes for my grandmother. This one is a huge hit.

yield 12 -16 servings
method Bake

Ingredients For hawaiian sunset cake

  • 1 pkg
    (18 1/4 oz) orange cake mix
  • 1 pkg
    (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 pkg
    (3oz) orange gelatin
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • FILLING:
  • 1 can
    (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 pkg
    (10 oz) flaked coconut
  • 1 c
    (8oz) sour cream
  • 1
    carton (8oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

How To Make hawaiian sunset cake

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; mix well. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" round baking pans
  • 2
    Bake 350* for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely
  • 3
    In a bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, coconut, and sour cream. Remove 1 cup to another bowl; set aside
  • 4
    Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Fold whipped topping into reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake.
  • 5
    Store in the refrigerator

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