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tropical dream cake

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Recipe by
char north
@pizzamomma
baneberry, TN

This cake will knock your socks off! Even those who do not like dessert cannot pass this up. It has been a favorite in my family for years.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tropical dream cake

  • 1 box
    yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 box
    large instant vanilla pudding (sugar free or regular)
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple, drain and reserve juice
  • 1 pkg
    frozen whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
  • 3 or 4
    bananas
  • 1 c
    coconut, shredded
  • 2 c
    milk of choice to mix pudding
  • 2 c
    sliced strawberries

How To Make tropical dream cake

  • 1
    Drain pineapple reserving juice. Prepare cake mix as directed but substitute reserved pineapple juice for some of the water. Bake in a sheet pan as directed. Cool completely.
  • 2
    Mix pudding according to directions. Use any milk desired. Fold whipped topping or whipped cream into pudding.
  • 3
    Slice bananas and arrange on top of cake. Cover the cake with the pudding mixture, completely covering the bananas.
  • 4
    Arrange cut strawberries, pineapple, and coconut over the pudding layer. Chill and enjoy! May add other berries or tropical fruit if desired. Banana pudding may also be substituted.
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