(Family Features) Summer picnics are the perfect opportunity for a getaway in your own backyard, filled with a bounty of food, laughter and fun. There’s no better way to cap off one of these memorable “staycation” meals than with a fruity, island-inspired dessert.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 35 min | Yield: 12 to 16 servings
A Tropical Summer Treat
Create this summer’s tropical picnic to remember with these tips:
Transform your backyard into a beachside cabana. From grass table skirts to brightly colored beach balls to flaming tiki torches, the options are nearly endless for establishing an island ambiance.
Set the mood with music. Steel drums and lively rhythms are the perfect backdrop to a festive beach-style party.
Greet guests with leis and umbrella-capped beverages. These simple touches go a long way to enhance the festive spirit.
Whether guests include kids, or simply the young at heart, add some interactive beach-inspired activities, such as a volleyball net or sandbox for building sand castles.
* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 16.5 ounce and 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss in a 16 ounce box, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe. To compensate for the volume loss in a 15.25 ounce box, add 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dole