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yum yum cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Mary Louise
@BlueRibbonBaking
Marshfield, WI

The first time I had this cake was back in the early 80's. My cousin was visiting from California and made this for a BBQ. We all loved it!

(1 rating)
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For yum yum cake

  • 1 pkg
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 pkg
    vanilla pudding (small cooked kind)
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 12 oz
    cool whip, thawed
  • 20 oz
    can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 pkg
    flaked coconut
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • maraschino cherries

How To Make yum yum cake

  • 1
    Prepare yellow cake mix according to directions in a jelly roll pan. Cool completely.
  • 2
    Cook vanilla pudding and milk. I use my microwave. Bring to a boil. Cool in refrigerator. Cover with saran wrap do it does not form a skin.
  • 3
    Beat vanilla pudding and cream cheese together very well with mixer. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • 4
    Frost the cake.
  • 5
    Sprinkle pineapple over pudding, cream cheese & Cool Whip mixture.
  • 6
    Sprinkle evenly with coconut. Then sprinkle with pecans.
  • 7
    Use cherries to decorate cake/add color.
  • 8
    Keep cake refrigerated.
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