Description
A soft and fruity dessert topped with a creamy layer, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix (Or homemade vanilla cake batter ingredients)
- flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder, milk (Homemade vanilla cake batter ingredients.)
Pineapple Filling
- 1 can crushed pineapple (Use with juice for extra moisture.)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (Optional for added flavor.)
- 1 pinch salt (Optional for enhancing flavors.)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (For a brighter bite.)
Creamy Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping (Or heavy cream for a richer topping.)
- 4 oz cream cheese (Optional but adds creamy depth.)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (To sweeten the topping.)
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice (For flavor and moisture.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (according to cake mix instructions).
- Mix the cake batter according to the package instructions, but replace some of the water with pineapple juice.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before topping.
Creamy Topping
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold in drained crushed pineapple and, if using, softened cream cheese.
- Avoid adding too much pineapple juice to prevent a runny topping.
Assembly
- Spread the creamy topping over the cooled cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
For an ultra-moist cake, consider using some of the pineapple juice in the batter. You can also prepare the ingredients ahead of time for less stress on serving day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American