Description
A delightful dessert that combines yellow cake mix, tropical pineapple, and creamy cream cheese, perfect for Easter and spring gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Mix the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake according to package instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth in another bowl.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar until well mixed.
- Slice the cake in half horizontally once it is cool.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom half of the cake, then layer with crushed pineapple.
- Place the top half of the cake back on and top with whipped cream.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg