Better Than Brad Pitt Cake

43 Reviews

“Quick and easy! Great for potlucks! Better than Brad Pitt? I'll have to think about that!” - by Star Pooley

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
3/4 cup white sugar
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

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Original recipe yields 9 x 13 inch cake

Directions

Prepare yellow cake as directed, using a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake until done, and remove from oven. Poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork.
In a saucepan, combine pineapple with juices and sugar. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens. Pour over top of warm cake, and cool.
In another bowl, beat milk with pudding. Spread over the pineapple mixture.
Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and then beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread whipped cream over pudding. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
302 cal
15%

Fat
10 g
15%

Carbs
51.3 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Heather U.

Jul. 29, 2005

"I made this cake for a girls' weekend at the lake. Everyone enjoyed it, but I don't know if it's actually better than Brad Pitt! Couple of changes would make it better. Using whipped topping in pla..." See morece of heavy whipping cream combo and using half the recommended pudding. The pudding seemed to overpower the pineapple. Will make again most definitely."

MLM

Oct. 17, 2003

"Tasty and easy, and a nice change from the various "Chocolate Suicide" desserts served everywhere. Be warned, however, that it is *extremely* sweet. I'd suggest small servings. I'm wondering if using ..." See morelemon pudding instead of vanilla would cut some of the sweetness ... or reducing or even eliminating the sugar added to the pineapple."

aeposey

Jan. 15, 2003

"I made this for a summer cook out. It was well received by all and several people commented on how it was a light, perfect summer dessert. I added chopped pecans on top, along with the toasted cocon..." See moreut. I also substituted reduced fat nondairy whipped topping instead of the whipped cream."

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