Description
Moist, tropical “pineapple heaven cake” delivers pure island-inspired bliss with layers of caramelized pineapple and velvety cream cheese frosting. Sweet memories unfold as tropical flavors dance across taste buds, inviting dessert enthusiasts to savor each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow or white cake mix
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup (40 g) shredded coconut (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Batter Fusion: Blend cake mix, crushed pineapple with its natural juice, eggs, and oil in a large mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency. Transfer the vibrant mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking vessel.
- Baking Transformation: Position the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Allow the cake to metamorphose for 25-30 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge pristine. Once baked, permit the cake to cool completely to room temperature.
- Creamy Pineapple Topping Creation: Whisk vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until achieving a silky texture. Let the mixture rest momentarily to thicken. Gently incorporate whipped topping and drained crushed pineapple, creating a luxurious, tropical-inspired cream layer.
- Final Assembly & Chilling: Generously spread the pineapple-pudding mixture across the cooled cake’s surface. Enhance the dessert by sprinkling shredded coconut and optional chopped nuts for textural contrast. Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to meld and develop a refreshing, decadent profile.
Notes
- Insert a toothpick into the cake’s center to ensure it comes out clean, indicating perfect baking without raw batter.
- Drain pineapple slightly to prevent excess liquid from making the cake soggy, maintaining ideal texture and consistency.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld and topping to set, enhancing overall taste and presentation.
- Swap nuts or coconut with alternatives like toasted almonds or graham cracker crumbs for different dietary preferences or texture variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg