Luau Cake

Submitted By: Lorraine Darocha

Ingredients

• 1 package yellow cake mix
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, divided
• 1 package vanilla instant pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (9-ounce) container whipped topping
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained

1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved

1/2 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

Prepare cake batter as directed on package and fold in cup macadamia nuts. Bake, according to directions, in a 13-x-9-inch pan. Cool.
In a bowl, prepare pudding with 1 cup milk. Add softened cream cheese; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread on top of cake. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cup macadamia nuts, pineapple, cherries, and coconut. Cut into squares and refrigerate.
Yield: 18-24 squares.

Note: Walnuts or almonds may be substituted for macadamia nuts.