Indulge in the ultimate Pineapple Sunshine Cake, a light and fluffy dessert bursting with tropical flavor! With its bright citrusy flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this cake will have everyone coming back for more.
AN EASY CAKE RECIPE WITH A TROPICAL TWIST
If you're looking for the perfect pineapple cake recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This easy pineapple cake is packed with tropical flavor, thanks to sweet crushed pineapple baked into a soft, moist cake. Topped with a luscious whipped pineapple frosting, this light and fluffy dessert is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer BBQ, potluck, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. With its refreshing citrus flavor, this simple pineapple cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. One bite of this cake, and you'll feel like you're on a sunny getaway!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do you have to use a boxed cake mix?
You do not have to use a boxed cake mix. You can use any yellow cake recipe in place of the boxed cake mix.
Can you use pineapple chunks instead of crushed?
Although the recipes calls for crushed pineapple, you can use chunks if that is what you have on hand. Just chop them up a bit before placing into the recipe so you get the same consistency.
Can I make my own whipped cream?
Yes, you do not have to use whipped topping. A homemade recipe can be used in place of the whipped topping.
How do you store the cake?
Since this is a whipped topping frosting, you will want to place this cake in the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE FULL RECIPE IN RECIPE CARD BELOW)
yellow cake mix
eggs
vegetable oil
crushed pineapple
whipped topping
instant vanilla pudding
eggs
vegetable oil
crushed pineapple
whipped topping
instant vanilla pudding
HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE SUNSHINE CAKE:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and 1 can of crushed pineapple with the juice (or half of a large can) and mix well. Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack. In a medium sized bowl, fold together whipped topping, box of vanilla pudding, and 1 can crushed pineapple with the juice (or other half of can). Spread over the top of cooled cake.
What really brought this cake over the top was the frosting. You really have to make this cake just to try the frosting. It is just something about that whipped topping, pineapple, and vanilla pudding combined that makes you want to skip the cake and just eat it with a spoon.
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Yield: 10-12
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
The frosting on this Pineapple Sunshine Cake is to die for good.
prep time: 5 minscook time: 30 minstotal time: 35 mins
ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 2 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, do not drain
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and 1 can of crushed pineapple with the juice (or half of a large can) and mix well. Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a medium sized bowl, fold together whipped topping, box of vanilla pudding, and 1 can crushed pineapple with the juice (or other half of can). Spread over the top of cooled cake.
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