Grandma Lil'S Pineapple Pudding Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Grandma Lil's Pineapple Pudding Cake combines moist yellow cake with sweet pineapple and creamy vanilla pudding, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and chopped nuts. This delightful dessert offers a perfect balance of fruity, creamy, and crunchy textures, making it ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Jiffy yellow cake mix
  • 1 (9 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 2 packages vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple, well drained
  • 1 large container Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake according to the package directions in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla instant pudding, and milk until smooth.
  4. Spread the drained pineapple evenly over the cooled cake.
  5. Spread the cream cheese and pudding mixture over the pineapple layer.
  6. Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle chopped nuts over all.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

453 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 19.6g 25% DV
Carbs 63.9g 23% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 16.9g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 411.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 343.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 26.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 130.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 198.5mg 15% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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