In The Kitchen: Is It Really Better Than Sex Cake?

I will admit I had reservations about trying this Paula Dean recipe because of my little preconceived notions; you see it called for "yellow cake mix"and well, it kinda threw me off. But alas, I was craving sweets yesterday and I thought I would give it a try.

I should learn to be more trusting, as Paula Dean has yet to let me down.This was hands down the best cake I've made this year; the flavors are clean, the cake super moist, and the whip cream frosting is sweetened to perfection. If you can make a boxed cake, you can definitely make this! Maybe next time I make this I will add dried cherries for more texture.

Is It Better Than Sex Cake - Recipe Courtesy of Paula Dean

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix plus ingredients to prepare
• 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 (3.4-ounce) box French Vanilla pudding, plus ingredients to prepare
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup flaked, sweetened toasted coconut

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare yellow cake mix as directed using a greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. While cake is baking, combine the pineapple and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.  

Remove cake from oven and using a fork, pierce holes into cake. Pour pineapple mixture over hot cake and set aside.

Prepare pudding according to package directions. Spread pudding over cake and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Whip heavy cream and remaining sugar until stiff. Cover top of cake with whipped cream and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

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