Hummingbird Hole-Punch Cake

Paula Deen

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines)
• 1  cup  finely chopped pecans
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package  instant banana cream-flavored pudding mix
• 2  cups  whole milk
• 1  cup  drained crushed pineapple
• 1 (12 ounce) container  frozen whipped topping, thawed
•  chopped pecans, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
2. In a big bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, adding 1 cup chopped pecans.
3. Spoon batter into prepared baking pan, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
4. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
5. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke 1/2-inch deep holes in cake at 1-inch intervals.
6. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in pineapple; pour mixture evenly over cake.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
9. Spread whipped topping over cake, and sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
10. Store in the refrigerator.