How to Make Big-Batch Hawaiian Surprise Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fun and delicious dessert to bring to your next event or potluck? Look no further than the Big-Batch Hawaiian Surprise Cake! This tropical-inspired treat is a moist and flavorful dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of pineapple, coconut, and pecans creates a delightful flavor profile that will transport your taste buds straight to the beaches of Hawaii.

This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, as it makes a large, big-batch cake tha...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 (12 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup toasted shredded coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 1 11x15-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 11x15-inch pan.
  • Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, whisk cold milk and pudding mix together in a bowl for 2 minutes. Let thicken for 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat with a blender on medium speed until creamy. Mix in pineapple. Refrigerate fruit-pudding mixture until needed.
  • Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool completely, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Spread chilled fruit-pudding mixture over the cooled cake, then layer with whipped topping. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 90mg