Pineapple Heaven Cake
This Pineapple Heaven Cake is a light and refreshing dessert made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and a fluffy topping.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the topping by mixing the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and whipped topping until smooth.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the topping over the cake. Optionally, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans on top.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat cream cheese. You can adjust the amount of coconut and pecans based on your preference.