In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
Q: Bake cake as directed in 13 x 9 pan. When cool, punch holes in the cake (can use a straw for this). Top with crushed pineapple.
A:
white cake, pineapple, vanilla instant pudding, cream cheese, coconut