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Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe

Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake delivers tropical paradise in every bite. Moist yellow cake soaked with crushed pineapple meets creamy pudding-whipped topping. Perfect no-fuss dessert for potlucks, summer BBQs, and Pinterest tropical boards that rack up saves.

Ingredients

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  • Cake:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
  • 3 large eggs (room temp)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Pudding Topping:
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
  • Optional garnish: toasted coconut, chopped pecans, maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13″ baking dish.
  • 2. Combine cake mix, 1st can pineapple (undrained), eggs, oil. Mix medium speed 2 mins until smooth.
  • 3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake 30-35 mins until toothpick clean. Cool completely.
  • 5. Mix pudding mix with 2nd can pineapple (undrained) until thickened (2 mins).
  • 6. Fold in entire tub whipped topping until smooth.
  • 7. Spread topping over cooled cake. Garnish if desired.
  • 8. Chill 2+ hours. Cut into squares. Store fridge.

Notes

  • Undrained pineapple = ultra moist cake texture.
  • Pudding sets in 5 mins but chilling firms perfectly.
  • Make ahead: even better Day 2 as flavors meld.
  • Box mix keeps foolproof; sub white cake mix too.
  • Freezes well – wrap squares individually.
  • Viral Pinterest combo: coconut garnish + cherry centers.
  • Serves 12-15 generously. Crowd favorite guaranteed.

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