Poke Cake

1 packet yellow cake mix
20 ounces crushed pineapple, in juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup flaked coconut
2 small instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk


Bake cake mix in a 13 x 9 inch pan according to package directions. In medium saucepan, combine pineapple with it's juice and sugar; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 20 minutes. When cake is done, remove from oven and pierce top with a fork at 1-inch intervals. Pour on pineapple mixture and spread evenly over cake. Cool completely. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk. Blend until thick. Spread over cake. In a medium bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue beating until stiff. Spread over cake. Refrigerate 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with coconut.