Hawaiian Ice Box Cake Recipe

Indulge in this no-bake Hawaiian Ice Box Cake, a refreshing dessert perfect for summer! This recipe, adapted from the "Women Who Can Dish It Out" cookbook, features a light and fluffy cake base topped with creamy pineapple pudding and toasted coconut. Enjoy a guilt-free slice every night – it's best served chilled!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 260.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hawaiian Ice Box Cake

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How to Make Hawaiian Ice Box Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water, 4 large egg whites, and 1 box (15.25 oz) of white cake mix. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds.
  3. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat 2 cups cold milk and 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  9. Cover and chill for 5 minutes.
  10. Stir in 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained.
  11. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke 48 holes in the top of the cooled cake.
  12. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cake.
  13. Spread 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping over the pudding.
  14. Toast ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  15. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the whipped topping.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

7g

Carbs

15g

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