nana cake

(2 RATINGS)
69 Pinches
Troy, NH
Updated on Oct 26, 2012

My Nana found this recipe years and years ago in our local newspaper. It is a cake at every birthday and every holiday. The best ever.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix, any will do. our favorite is vanilla but have done chocolate too.
  • 1 package softened cream cheese
  • 1 package instant pudding vanilla flavored
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 - 8 oz container cool whip (unthawed)
  • - walnuts
  • 1 can crushed or chopped pineapple
  • - salad cherries as many as you like

How To Make nana cake

  • Step 1
    make cake according to the box and bake in a 9 x 12 pan. When its done cool and leave in the pan.
  • Step 2
    After cake is cooled. Make frosting. In a large bowl combine vanilla pudding and 1 cup of milk, beat on until smooth and thick. Then add cream cheese and beat again until smooth. Fold in unthawed cool whip. Frost cake, top with cherries, pineapple, and walnuts.

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