Description
Tropical pineapple heaven cake blends Caribbean sunshine with sweet, tangy flavors. Moist layers infused with rum and topped with caramelized pineapple create a dessert you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz or 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 oz or 567 g) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 can (20 oz or 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 package (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 oz or 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, dusting with flour to prevent adherence.
- Batter Composition: Blend yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined. Gently transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution with a spatula.
- Baking Process: Slide cake into preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. Remove from oven and cool completely within the baking pan.
- Topping Creation: Merge drained crushed pineapple with instant vanilla pudding mix, then delicately fold in whipped topping to maintain a light, ethereal consistency.
- Assembly and Chilling: Once cake reaches room temperature, spread pineapple-pudding topping across the entire surface in a smooth, even layer. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to harmonize and topping to set.
- Serving: Slice and present this tropical-inspired dessert chilled, showcasing its refreshing and indulgent character.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Denseness: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light, fluffy texture. Gently combine ingredients just until incorporated to prevent developing tough gluten strands.
- Moisture Control: Use crushed pineapple with its natural juices to ensure the cake remains incredibly moist and tender. Drain excess liquid carefully to maintain the perfect batter consistency.
- Topping Technique: Fold whipped topping gently to preserve its airy structure. Use a light, sweeping motion to prevent deflating the cream and maintain a cloud-like texture.
- Chilling Matters: Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend and topping to set properly. The resting time enhances the dessert’s overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg