Strawberry Tropics Cake

 

1

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® strawberry cake mix

1

can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, well drained and juice reserved

1/2

cup water

1/3

vegetable oil

3

eggs

2

teaspoons grated orange peel

1

container Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting or Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

1/4

cup flaked coconut

2

teaspoons grated orange peel

Additional flaked coconut and fresh strawberries, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
• 2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, reserved pineapple juice, water, oil and eggs on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (do not overbeat); stir in 2 teaspoons orange peel. Pour into pan.
• 3 Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 4 In medium bowl, stir together frosting, pineapple, 1/4 cup coconut and 2 teaspoons orange peel. Spread frosting mixture over top of cake. Garnish with additional coconut and strawberries. Store loosely covered.