Tropical Delight Cake

• flaked coconut↗1⁄2 cup
• chopped nuts1⁄2 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons

  melted

• crushed pineapple, heavy syrup↗1 ounce
• lemon cake mix or banana cake mix1
• eggs↗3
• vegetable oil↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Generously grease 12-cup bundt cake pan.

3. 3

   Mix coconut, nuts, and butter; sprinkle in pan.

4. 4

   Drain pineapple thoroughly; reserve syrup.

5. 5

   Add enough water to syrup to measure 1 1/4 cups.

6. 6

   Blend cake mix (dry), eggs, pineapple liquid, and oil in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, until moistened, about 1/2 minute.

7. 7

   Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently, 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Do Not Overbeat!

9. 9

   Pour batter into prepared pan, and then spoon pineapple evenly over the batter.

10. 10

    Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.

11. 11

    Cool 10 minutes; invert on wire rack.

12. 12

    Remove pan; cool completely.