Description

An incredibly easy and moist pineapple cake made using a yellow cake mix! This Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake features a super moist cake base and a light, fluffy pineapple and vanilla pudding topping. Perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

For the Cake:
- 1 box (approx 15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 can (20 oz) Crushed Pineapple in Juice, UNDRAINED
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
For the Topping:
- 1 tub (8 oz) Frozen Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip), THAWED
- 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (dry mix only)
- 1 can (20 oz) Crushed Pineapple in Juice, UNDRAINED

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Cake: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 can undrained crushed pineapple, eggs, and oil. Beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes until well blended.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
COOL COMPLETELY: Let cake cool entirely in the pan on a wire rack (1.5 – 2 hours minimum). Do not frost while warm.
Make Topping: Once cake is cool, gently fold together the thawed whipped topping, dry instant pudding mix, and the second can of undrained crushed pineapple in a medium bowl until smooth.
Frost: Spread topping evenly over the completely cooled cake.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (4+ hours or overnight is best) before slicing and serving cold.

Notes

Use standard size (15.25 oz) cake mix.

Do NOT drain the crushed pineapple for cake or topping.

Cake MUST be completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.

Ensure whipped topping is fully thawed before using.

Fold topping ingredients gently; do not overmix.

Cake is best served chilled and stored covered in the refrigerator (lasts 3-4 days).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake, Potluck Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12th of cake
Calories: ~390 kcal
Sugar: ~40 g
Sodium: ~400 mg
Fat: ~18 g
Saturated Fat: ~6 g
Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
Trans Fat: ~0.5 g
Carbohydrates: ~55 g
Fiber: ~1 g
Protein: ~3.5 g
Cholesterol: ~55 mg

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