One Day Ahead Cake

Prep: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A delicious layered dessert with pineapple, coconut, and creamy Cool Whip, perfect for make-ahead gatherings and those who love tropical flavors in a light, sweet treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 9 oz. carton Cool Whip
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Cream margarine, sugar, and egg together.
  2. Add drained crushed pineapple and Cool Whip to the mixture.
  3. Stir in coconut and nuts.
  4. Spread one layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a glass baking dish.
  5. Cover with a layer of the mixture.
  6. Repeat layers of wafers and mixture until all ingredients are used.
  7. Refrigerate overnight or at least for several hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

650 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 68g 25% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 10.9g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 338.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 518mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 77.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13% DV
Calcium 93.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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