Pineapple Dream Cake
A tropical delight that dances between cake and creamy indulgence, this Pineapple Dream Cake is perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and fold in the undrained crushed pineapple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth for the frosting base.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and garnish with cherries if desired. Chill before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed within 3-4 days for freshness. Consider a splash of pineapple juice in the frosting for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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