Better Than Anything Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Better Than Anything Cake is a luscious dessert combining moist yellow cake with layers of pineapple, bananas, and creamy Cool Whip. Topped with nuts and coconut, it's a crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings and special occasions, offering a delightful mix of fruity, creamy, and crunchy textures.

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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 small box vanilla instant pudding
  • 3 bananas
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip
  • chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake mix in a 9 x 13-inch pan according to package instructions.
  2. Combine the crushed pineapple and its juice with 1 cup sugar in a saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Punch holes in the cooled cake and pour the pineapple mixture over it.
  5. Let the cake cool completely.
  6. Prepare the vanilla instant pudding according to package instructions.
  7. Pour the pudding evenly over the cooled cake.
  8. Slice the bananas and layer them over the pudding.
  9. Spread the Cool Whip over the bananas.
  10. Sprinkle chopped nuts and coconut on top.
  11. Keep the cake refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

410 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 18.2g 23% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 9.1g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 230.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 492mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Calcium 89mg 7% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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