Here’s a classic, easy Pineapple Sunshine Cake 🍍☀️
It’s light, fluffy, and perfect for potlucks or family desserts.
🍍 Pineapple Sunshine Cake
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Chill Time: Optional (but recommended!)
Cake Ingredients
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1 box yellow cake mix
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
(do NOT drain) -
4 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
Topping Ingredients
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1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and undrained crushed pineapple.
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Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cake cool completely.
2. Make the Topping
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In a bowl, mix pudding mix with drained crushed pineapple.
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Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
3. Assemble
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Spread topping evenly over cooled cake.
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Chill at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
✨ Optional Variations
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Add toasted coconut on top 🥥
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Mix in mandarin oranges
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Use lemon pudding instead of vanilla for a citrus twist 🍋
If you’d like, I can also:
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Make a low-sugar version
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Turn this into cupcakes
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Or give you a from-scratch (no box mix) recipe