Pineapple Heaven Cake
A delightful tropical dessert that combines soft cake with sweet, tangy pineapple for a heavenly experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
- Follow the package instructions for the yellow cake mix, and gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth to create the frosting.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
- Garnish the cake with shredded coconut and maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture. Don’t skip the cooling step to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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