Directions

1. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently; spread on a plate to cool.

2. Pulse dates, pecans and 1 cup toasted coconut in a food processor on high until fine crumbs form; transfer to a medium bowl and stir in buttery spread. Firmly press pecan mixture into bottom of prepared dish. Wipe out food processor; purée cottage cheese in same food processor on high until smooth.

3. Beat powdered sugar and puréed cottage cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy; fold in whipped topping and pineapple. Spread cottage cheese mixture over pecan mixture; refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to overnight.

4. Cut cake into 8 pieces; serve sprinkled with remaining 1/2 cup toasted coconut garnished with pecans and/or pineapple, if desired.