Better Than Ever Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A luscious layered cake with pineapple, vanilla pudding, and pecans, topped with Cool Whip—perfect for gatherings, offering tropical sweetness and creamy textures.

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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 8 oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla pudding
  • Cool Whip
  • 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
  2. While the cake is hot, punch holes in the cake with the end of a wooden spoon.
  3. In a saucepan, boil the crushed pineapple with sugar.
  4. Pour the hot pineapple mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  6. Spread the instant vanilla pudding evenly over the cooled cake.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine Cool Whip, shredded coconut, and pecans.
  8. Spread the Cool Whip mixture over the pudding layer.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for 24 hours before serving to let flavors meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

340 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 19.6g 25% DV
Carbs 41.3g 15% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 5.9g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 179.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 276.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13% DV
Calcium 73mg 6% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

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

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