Pineapple Heaven Cake
A delightful dessert that encapsulates the essence of a tropical paradise, featuring a moist, fluffy cake topped with cream cheese frosting and bursts of juicy pineapple.
- 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
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing and flouring it.
- Mix in a large bowl the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and undrained crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the dish until room temperature.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together, then gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle the well-drained crushed pineapple over the frosting and add optional shredded coconut.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Consider adding vanilla or coconut extract to the batter for extra flavor. For a more dramatic presentation, layer the cake with cream and fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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