Description
This Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is sunshine in a dish — a wonderfully simple dessert that combines moist cake, juicy pineapple, and a creamy topping for pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from the can) or water
- 1 can crushed pineapple in juice (20 oz), undrained
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and pineapple juice until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While hot, spoon the entire can of undrained crushed pineapple evenly over the cake and let it soak in as it cools to room temperature.
- In another bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Gently fold in whipped topping and vanilla extract.
- Spread the creamy mixture over the cooled pineapple layer and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks and cherries if desired, then serve cold.
Notes
For a lighter twist, swap half of the whipped topping with Greek yogurt or use sugar-free cake and pudding mix. Always let the cake chill completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pineapple cake, creamy dessert, potluck cake, pineapple heaven cake