Description
Indulge in a taste of paradise with this Pineapple Heaven Cake. A moist yellow cake infused with pineapple flavors, topped with a luscious pineapple and whipped cream topping – a tropical delight in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, crushed pineapple, water, and pudding mix. Beat until well blended. Pour into dish and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, fold together whipped topping, drained pineapple, and coconut if using.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the pineapple topping over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix a bit of pineapple juice into the whipped topping.
- This cake tastes even better the next day and is perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
