Description
Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is a light, fluffy, and tropical dessert made with cake mix, crushed pineapple, and a creamy whipped topping—perfect for warm weather and easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water or pineapple juice
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and water or pineapple juice until smooth.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple (with juice) and stir to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the pudding mix and milk, then beat until thick and creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip to create a light, fluffy topping.
- Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use white cake mix for a lighter appearance.
- Add shredded coconut or mandarin oranges for a tropical twist.
- Top with toasted coconut or chopped nuts for crunch.
- Best served chilled—do not reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
