Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a moist and decadent cake base. Topped with a luscious pineapple and pudding mixture, this dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Topping:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the cake: Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat until smooth and pour into the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare topping: Mix crushed pineapple, pudding mix until thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread pineapple mixture over cooled cake. Add coconut and cherries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes better the next day as flavors meld.
- For a lighter option, use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
