Description
Enjoy a delightful Tropical Pistachio Pineapple Cake that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. This American dessert features a yellow cake mix combined with instant pistachio pudding and juicy crushed pineapple, topped with a luscious pistachio-flavored Cool Whip mixture. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat anytime, this poke-style cake offers tropical flavors with a nutty twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or pistachios (optional)
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and the entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the ingredients together for 2 minutes, ensuring everything is well blended.
- Add nuts (optional): Gently fold in the chopped pecans or pistachios if you wish to add some crunch and extra nutty flavor to the cake.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before adding the topping.
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip, pistachio pudding mix, and crushed pineapple with juice. Mix thoroughly until the topping is fluffy and well combined.
- Top the cake: Spread the prepared pistachio-pineapple topping evenly over the cooled cake surface.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the topping and enhance the flavors. Serve chilled for the best taste.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.
- For extra flair and texture, consider topping with toasted coconut flakes or maraschino cherries before serving.
