This indulgent dessert comes from Flo Gullickson's longtime friend Laurian, whose recipes are a hit at their regular card nights and dinners together. Known among friends as a true crowd-pleaser, this “Birthday Cake Bliss” is rich, nostalgic, and perfect for celebrations—or anytime you’re in the mood for a little something extra.

Yellow Cake Mix

Large Can of crushed pineapple include juice

Large box of Instant Vanilla Pudding

Large container of heavy Whipping Cream (16 oz.)

2 cups unsweetened coconut. (Toast at 350 degrees in oven for 8 minutes)

Using a 9x13 pan follow the directions for baking a yellow cake mix. While

the cake is baking heat the crushed pineapple in a small saucepan.

Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in the hot cake with

toothpicks. Spoon the hot crushed pineapple over the cake evenly.

Refrigerate uncovered.

Prepare the instant pudding according to the directions and pour over the

cooled cake and pineapple. Refrigerate

Whip Cream. Spread the whip cream on top of the cake and pudding.

Sprinkle with toasted coconut.