Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this Pineapple Paradise Cake. A moist yellow cake is soaked in a sweet pineapple syrup, topped with a creamy pudding layer, and finished with coconut and cherries for a delightful dessert that screams summer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box such as eggs, oil, and water)
Pineapple Syrup:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cake: Prepare and bake the yellow cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Pineapple Syrup: When the cake is done, remove from oven and poke holes all over the warm cake with a fork or skewer. Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the cake, spreading to cover the surface.
- Pudding Layer: Let cool completely. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with toasted coconut and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
While the cake bakes, combine crushed pineapple with juice and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Notes
- For an extra tropical twist, add a splash of coconut or rum extract to the pudding layer.
- This cake is best served chilled and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
