Easy Easter Pineapple Heaven Cake
A light and tropical cake that combines a boxed cake mix with crushed pineapple and whipped topping, perfect for celebratory gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (20 oz)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapple gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Mix together the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of whipped topping over it, then add the second layer.
- Top the cake with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
Notes
Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake. Consider toasting the coconut for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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