Pineapple Pecan Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Grease and flour a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, oil and pecans.
3. 3
   Stir until just moistened, then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
6. 6
   When the cake is done, prick the top all over with a fork.
7. 7
   Pour the pineapple and juice over the hot cake.
8. 8
   Let cool.
9. 9
   While the cake is baking, prepare the toppings by stirring together the pudding mix and milk then beating in the cream cheese, a few small pieces at a time.
10. 10
    Whip the cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. 11
    Refrigerate while cake cools.
12. 12
    Spread cream cheese mixture over the crushed pineapple then cover the cake with whipped cream.
13. 13
    Garnish with pecans and coconut.
14. 14
    Refrigerate.
15. 15
    (She says that the longer it sits, the better it tastes.
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