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Pineapple Cake

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🍍 Tropical Pineapple Sunshine Cake Recipe – moist yellow cake soaked in pineapple juice with creamy pudding frosting for sunny flavor burst!
☀️ Effortless dump cake ready in 35 minutes, perfect make-ahead dessert for parties or potlucks.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

– 1 box yellow cake mix

– 4 eggs

– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

– 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

– 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)

– 1 small box instant vanilla pudding

– 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

Instructions

1-First Step: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray so your cake comes out clean.

2-Second Step: In a large bowl, combine 1 box yellow cake mix, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice. Mix well until the batter looks smooth and evenly combined.

3-Third Step: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

4-Fourth Step: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5-Fifth Step: Cool the cake completely on a wire rack. This step matters because frosting needs a cool surface to spread properly.

6-Final Step: Make the frosting. Fold together 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed), 1 small box instant vanilla pudding, and 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Optionally, reserve a small amount of pineapple to sprinkle on top for extra “sunshine” vibes.

Last Step:

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Notes

🍍 Always use canned crushed pineapple – fresh can make cake bitter due to enzymes.
⏰ Make cake a day ahead; flavors meld beautifully overnight in fridge.
🥥 Add toasted coconut on top for crunchy tropical variation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/16 cake
  • Calories: 244 kcal
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 253mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg