Pineapple Heaven Cake is a light, moist, and tropical dessert that’s super easy to make. With the sweetness of pineapple, creamy topping, and fluffy texture, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or pineapple cake mix)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from a can of crushed pineapple)
Topping:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional: Toasted coconut or chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and pineapple juice. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out.
3. Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare the Topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
5. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the pineapple topping evenly over the cake.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, garnish with toasted coconut or chopped nuts, if desired.
- Slice and enjoy your heavenly pineapple treat!
Tips:
- Extra tropical flavor: Add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the cake batter.
- Make it lighter: Use a sugar-free pudding mix and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- Presentation: For individual servings, bake the cake in cupcake form and top each with the pineapple mixture.
This Pineapple Heaven Cake is truly a slice of paradise—easy to make and irresistible to eat! 🍍✨
