Yellow Spring Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A light and fruity layered cake featuring pineapple, vanilla pudding, and cool whipped topping, perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions with a sweet, tropical flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 20 oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 to all of the juice from the can
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 small instant vanilla pudding

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake mix as directed on the box and let it cool.
  2. Simmer the crushed pineapple with half to all of its juice and 1 cup sugar until it thickens slightly.
  3. Punch holes in the cooled cake and pour the hot pineapple mixture over it.
  4. Refrigerate until chilled.
  5. Mix the small package of instant vanilla pudding with milk as directed and pour over the chilled cake.
  6. Refrigerate again until set.
  7. Spread Cool Whip over the top of the cake.
  8. Top with chopped nuts if desired and keep refrigerated before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

288 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 9.1g 12% DV
Carbs 50.6g 18% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 153.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 289.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % 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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