Moist Pineapple Dream Cake
Moist Pineapple Dream Cake is a tropical-inspired dessert made with fluffy cake, sweet pineapple, and a creamy cream cheese–pudding topping. Light yet indulgent, it’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake and let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, cook crushed pineapple with its juice and granulated sugar until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and pudding mix, blending well. Stir in cold milk until creamy.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until fully combined.
- Spread the pineapple mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
- Top with the cream cheese–pudding mixture, smoothing evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cake thoroughly before serving for best flavor and texture.
- White, yellow, or pineapple cake mix all work well.
- Fresh pineapple can be used if chopped finely and juicy.
- Add coconut, nuts, or cherries for garnish and variety.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/moist-pineapple-dream-cake/
