Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prep a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
Cake:
- Add the cake mix, eggs, oil and one cup of milk in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high for two minutes. (Or until the batter is smooth).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. (Insert a toothpick in the center if it comes out clean then the cake is done).
- While the cake is still warm, use chopsticks to poke holes in the top of the cake.
- Pour the can of crushed pineapple (with juices) over the entire cake.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the pineapple and juices over the cake.
- Move the cake to a wire rack to cool for about one hour.
Pudding layer:
- Add cream cheese and milk in a large bowl. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth. (About one minute.) Slowly add in the pudding mix and the last cup of milk. Whisk for two minutes.
- The mixture should be smooth and thick. Once the cake has cooled, pour the mixture over the cake.
- Use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Topping:
- Scoop the Cool Whip onto the pudding layer, spread it over the pudding layer.
Garnish:
- Sprinkle with the toasted pecans and shredded coconut.
- Refrigerator until ready to serve.