Description
Moist Pineapple Dream Cake is a tropical-inspired dessert that’s bursting with juicy pineapple flavor and topped with a dreamy, fluffy pineapple whipped frosting. This easy-to-make cake is light, sweet, and irresistibly refreshing—perfect for warm-weather gatherings or when you crave a fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, oil, eggs, vanilla, and 1 can of crushed pineapple with juice until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix and mix well.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapple, then gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the frosting to prevent it from melting.
- For added flair, top with toasted coconut or maraschino cherries before serving.
- This cake tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- You can use pineapple in syrup for a sweeter version, but juice is recommended for a fresher flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pineapple dream cake, moist pineapple cake, tropical dessert, pineapple whipped frosting, easy summer cake