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A vintage Jell-O advertisement titled Cool, Colorful Jewels displaying three molded gelatin salads and desserts with recipes.

Hawaiian Poke Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 (18-ounce) box yellow-cake mix
  • 1 (3-ounce) box gelatin any flavor
  • 2 (20-ounce) cans crushed pineapple drained and juice reserved
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant-vanilla-pudding mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  • Prepare cake according to package directions, substituting drained pineapple juice for the water. Allow to cool completely in pan. Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes all over the top of the cake through to the bottom. Prepare gelatin according to package instructions, but don’t chill to set. Pour gelatin slowly over the entire surface of the cooled cake. Spread drained pineapple on top of cooled cake. Prepare pudding as per package directions and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until softened and smooth. Mix in the pudding. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the pineapple. Sprinkle top with coconut. Chill cake overnight.