The Best Ever Cake

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

A moist, tropical-flavored cake layered with pineapple and vanilla, topped with Cool Whip, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake as directed on the box and let it cool.
  2. While the cake is baking, boil the crushed pineapple and sugar until syrupy.
  3. Use a fork to poke holes all over the baked cake.
  4. Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  5. Cool the cake completely, then spread Cool Whip on top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 65.2g 24% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 15.7g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 238.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 256.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 4mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 15mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 155.5mg 12% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
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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