Scrumptious Coconut Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and tropical coconut cake layered with pineapple, vanilla pudding, and topped with Cool Whip and shredded coconut, perfect for celebrations and dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 20 oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 (6 oz.) package vanilla instant pudding
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Bake yellow cake as directed on the box in a 9 x 13-inch pan and let cool.
  2. Using a toothpick or fork, punch holes in the cooled cake.
  3. Heat crushed pineapple and sugar in a saucepan until boiling and sugar melts.
  4. Pour the pineapple mixture over the cake, spreading evenly.
  5. Prepare vanilla pudding as directed on the box and spread it over the pineapple layer, pouring to the edges.
  6. Cover the cake and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Before serving, spread Cool Whip over the cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

174 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 2.2g 3% DV
Carbs 37.2g 14% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 225mg 10% DV
Potassium 135.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Calcium 73.5mg 6% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% 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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