Pineapple Heaven Cake Recipe
Pineapple Heaven Cake is a moist and flavorful yellow cake infused with crushed pineapple, topped with a rich pineapple glaze and a creamy cream cheese frosting. Finished with shredded coconut and chopped pecans, this delightful dessert offers a tropical twist perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pineapple Glaze
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ of the crushed pineapple (from the can above)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
Toppings
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice), vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely before adding toppings.
- Make the Pineapple Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the granulated sugar and add half of the crushed pineapple from the can. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool before spreading over the cooled cake.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Carefully fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the cooled pineapple glaze evenly over the cake. Then, spread the cream cheese frosting across the top. Finally, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly on the frosting.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled and enjoy this tropical delight!
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before spreading the pineapple glaze to prevent it from soaking in too much.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- For extra tropical flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly before sprinkling.
- If you prefer, homemade yellow cake batter can replace the boxed mix for a more homemade touch.
- The cake is best stored refrigerated and consumed within 3-4 days.
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