Pineapple Cake

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Cooling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    12 pieces

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pineapple Cake

Light, fluffy Pineapple Cake starts with a box mix plus crushed pineapple. Top it with an easy homemade frosting and toasted coconut.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ cups milk divided
  • 19 oz. can crushed pineapple and juice
  • small box instant vanilla pudding 102 grams
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl beat together the cake mix, eggs, oil and 1 cup of the milk.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Spread the pineapple and juice over the cake while it is still warm.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  7. While waiting for the cake to cool, toast the coconut flakes by heating them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  8. In a large bowl beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  9. In another bowl whisk together the instant vanilla pudding with the remainder of the milk until the pudding has thickened.
  10. Fold the pudding into the whipped cream.
  11. Spread the pudding/cream mixture over the cooled cake.
  12. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut.

Notes

  • Do you have to toast the coconut?There are two reasons you want to do this: appearance and flavor. Toasting it gives it a pretty golden color which is a nice contrast to the white topping. Toasting coconut also brings out it flavor, so I don’t recommend skipping this step.
  • Can you use fresh pineapple?I haven’t tested this recipe with fresh pineapple. The canned pineapple with the juices is the perfect amount. I haven’t measured out how much juice there is, so if you use fresh crushed pineapple you will need extra juice.
  • Can you make it ahead?Yes, it’s a great dessert to make ahead. You can make it a day in advance and keep it wrapped in the refrigerator.
  • How long do the leftovers keep?They will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. The cake might get soggy from the pineapple as it sits so it’s best enjoyed within a few days of making it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 470IU (9%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 470IU 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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