Description
This Pistachio Pineapple Dream Cake is a moist, tropical treat made with angel food cake mix, pistachio pudding, and crushed pineapple, topped with a creamy pudding-cool whip frosting. Perfect for a refreshing dessert that’s easy and crowd-pleasing! #pineapplecake #pistachiocake #easybaking
Ingredients
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- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juices
- 1 (3.4 oz) box pistachio pudding mix (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip
- Chopped pistachios (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, and pineapple with juices.
- Beat until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, mix the second box of pudding mix with milk until it thickens.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.
- Frost the cooled cake and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla pudding mix for a more neutral flavor.
- Use fresh whipped cream in place of Cool Whip for a homemade touch.
- Chill the cake longer for a firmer, sliceable texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg