Millionaires Cake - A jackpot recipe

Another visit to relatives this weekend means another chance to steal family recipes. This one comes from my mother-in-law and it is always one of my favorite things to eat when we visit. It is a very moist cake that seems to just melt in your mouth. It is the one of the main reasons I always end up rolling home from my Italian in-laws. Of course I am sure the meatballs, pasta and bread do not help either. Make this cake the next time your relatives come over and I guarantee they will think you are worth a million bucks. Enjoy!

Millionaires Cake

1 - 9 oz yellow cake mix (Like Jiffy)
2 cups milk
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 package vanilla instant pudding
1 large can crushed pineapple (drained)
8oz carton of whipped topping
Optional: chopped nuts, cut up cherries or shredded coconut for topping

Mix cake mix as directed and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. In the mean time, combine 2 cups milk gradually to 8 oz softened cream cheese. Add 1 package vanilla instant pudding. Beat until quite stiff. Put this on the cooled cake. Then, combine 1 large can drained crushed pineapple with ½ carton of the whipped topping. Put this on top of pudding mix on cake. Cover with layer of remaining cool whip. Sprinkle nuts, cut up cherries or shredded coconut over topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.