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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🍍 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.
- 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
