🍒🍍 Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake 🍍🍒


This Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake is a tropical dream come true—moist, buttery, and bursting with the sweet tang of pineapple. Packed with crushed pineapple, coconut flakes, and pecans, this cake is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that takes it to heavenly heights. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping dessert, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (or your favorite flavor)
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple , undrained (reserve 1/4 cup of juice for the frosting)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but adds depth)
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional, for added flavor)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, instant pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and the entire can of crushed pineapple (with its juice). Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 2: Add the Mix-Ins

  1. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 35–40 minutes , or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.

Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and reserved pineapple juice (if using) until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar or juice as needed.


 

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