Description
A delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with tropical flavors of pineapple and rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and undrained crushed pineapple in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle the well-drained crushed pineapple over the frosting and optionally add shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the frosting or layer additional fruits like strawberries or mango.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg