Pineapple Sunshine Cake
Pineapple Sunshine Cake is a light, fluffy, and moist dessert made with simple ingredients like crushed pineapple and whipped topping. It’s perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained (for frosting)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and the 20 oz can of crushed pineapple with juice. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix (dry), and the drained 8 oz can of crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake evenly.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving for best results.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the frosting to avoid melting.
- This cake tastes even better the next day after chilling.
- You can garnish with maraschino cherries or toasted coconut for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pineapple sunshine cake, summer dessert, potluck cake, easy pineapple cake