Ingredients:
– 1 box of yellow cake mix
– 1 (3.4 oz) package of vanilla instant pudding mix
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve the juice)
– 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts work well)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or use a little trick of mine and line it with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vanilla instant pudding, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth, without a lump in sight.
3. Fold in the drained pineapple, sweetened coconut, and chopped nuts if you’re using them. That’s where the “surprise” comes in—every bite is a discovery of textures and flavors.
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