Pineapple Sunshine Cake – A light and fluffy pineapple-infused cake, topped with a sweet and creamy whipped cream frosting. This cake is always a crowd pleaser!
Today’s recipe is simple, easy, and delicious, y’all. I wanted to share it with you before the weekend because this would be the perfect, easy addition to your Easter spread.
I got this recipe from one of the lovely ladies I used to work with when we were living in Kansas. Let me tell ya, my midwestern friends are some UH-mazing cooks! I always say that southern food is my comfort food, but ya know what? Kansas girls… now they know how to make some good food! 
I love to make this Sunshine Cake for Easter or summer barbecues and it NEVER lasts for long. When I made it earlier this week, my son snuck a piece from the corner before I was able to photograph it. He came running to me and said, “Mama! That cake is the best in the whole world!” It was hard to be mad at him for cake-thievery with a sweet comment like that. He must be learning how to butter me up. 😉
Have a wonderful Easter y’all!
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup oil (I used vegetable oil)
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and 1 can of crushed pineapple with the juice. Mix well.
- Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl, fold together whipped topping, box of vanilla pudding, and 1 can crushed pineapple with the juice. Spread over the top of cooled cake. Enjoy!
I have been craving pineapple desserts, and this looks like the perfect way to get my fix. So pretty for Easter too!
Thank you, Courtney!
Could I substitute applesauce for the oil? This looks delicious!
My cake fell in the center. Is this usual?…if not, what did I do wrong?
Hi Janet, sorry your cake fell; I’ve never had that happen before. Could the batter have been over beaten? Sometimes that can lead to cakes falling.
It didn’t finish rising , it needs to fully bake, use a timer, next time.
I used a timer. It baked for the full amount of time and sunk in the middle. I tried a second cake. Baked it for five more minutes than suggested and it did the same thing.
I used a Gluten Free Cake Mix and the middle was still gooey when I put a toothpick in. I had to cook it 10 minutes more and even though there was oil and 4 eggs in it, it was dry. Couldn’t taste the pineapple either in the cake. Should have made cupcakes. Would have added pineapple flavoring.
I’ve never baked with a gluten free cake mix before so I can’t say how that might have affected the recipe. I’ve never had any issues with it being dry before. Sorry that it didn’t work out for you!
shoot I just wrote out the recipe to make GLUTEN FREE. Hate to waste an expensive cake mix if it will turn out dry. Wonder which brand GF mix you used? I have found that Pillsbury is the best brand cake mix I’ve found so far.
Cake fell in middle and was really dry. The frosting needed more moisture, it was binding. Could not taste the pineapple in the cake.
could be the oven temp is off, causing the cake to get done on the perimeter, not completely done in the middle. get an oven thermometer and check the oven.hope this helps.
Cake is in the oven right now…ckd at 25 min and it jiggeled in the middle. Chose a slightly smaller pyrex than 9×13 so am leaving it in another 10 min. May reduce heat so top wont be toooo browned.
Hope it turned out well, Karen!
I forgot to get the pudding !!!! Will it be ok or can I use a small amount of vanilla flavoring ?!? Husband requested for birthday and he’s on his way home !!!! HELP !!!!
So sorry I’m just now seeing your comment! The pudding would really be an important part of the frosting since it adds a good texture and flavor. How did it turn out?!
Can you use apple sauce in stead of oil? for this
recipe
Hi Etta, I’ve never tried it with applesauce before so I’m not sure how it would turn out. If you give it try let me know the results!
Yes you can use Applesauce for the oil & it makes the cake really moist
If you use applesauce is it the same amount as if you were using oil?
Hi Rosa, I would use the same amount!
In place of eggs and oil I use a can of pineapple soda! Or Sprite Zero..
Sounds like a good substitution!
How much pineapple soda?
For the frosting, do you mix with a mixer or just combine and stir together with a spoon?
The pictures look great but gotta tell you, how can you call this cake baking when you use packeted cake mix? Aren’t you able to cook a proper cake? At this point, you lost me.
Find a recipe for baking a homemade cake and add yellow food coloring. That shouldn’t be that hard.
And if a cake mix has to go into the oven ,or even a homemade one , I would call it baking a cake.Just because it’s not a homemade cake doesn’t mean it’s not a cake!
I’m with you Bonetta, EVEN A PACKAGED Cake Mix has to be Baked!!!!!
I’m with you Bonetta, EVEN A PACKAGED Cake Mix has to be Baked!!!!!
Do you have to refrigerate the cake since it uses cool whip?
Hi there! I usually do refrigerate any leftovers!
I’ve made this cake many times thru the years and always get good comments. In the summertime I keep it refrigerated until ready to serve and it’s very refreshing. Yummmmmmm……
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Honestly, does it really matter if you use a box cake mix or if you make your own? It was kinda rude of you to even try to confront the person about it. Good job on the cake! Looks amazing. I’ll be glad to use the box cake mix on this cake! Mhmmmmm!!!
You ARE rude.Not all of us have time to bake from scratch!
For those of us who work outside the home, have a life that is active, or otherwise not rude in general, a boxed mix is a matter of convenience. While you have enough time to chat about cake mix snobbery, take time to learn kindness. Being kind costs nothing, and is not nearly as time consuming as being rude. Enjoy your better than everybody else made from scratch cake, doubt anyone will be there to share it with you.
You said it
You said a mouth full. People can be so rude. I will proudly use a box cake. I have a lot more things to be doing than spend hours in the kitchen baking 1 cake. I try to ignore rude people, waste of energy. I’m going to bake my tasty looking cake tonight and the quicker the better. Thanks for the recipe.
Some people are so hateful
WOW! Talk about having an inflated ego! Those of you who feel better about yourself because you measure all the dry ingredients yourself, go right ahead…More power to ya! But Im going to keep using my pre-measured, cake mix in a box, then watch it be devoured before your “homemade” cake ever makes it out of the oven. BTW, mine is made at home too, and also made with “love” everytime. When you got so much hate in your heart, some of it has got to fall into the batter when your spending all that time making it! AH, Got to go, the timer just went off for my “boxed” pineapple sunshine cake, and it smells A-M-A-Zing! THank you for taking the time to share this recipe!
-Alicia
Aren’t you a breath of gloom!
different strokes for different folks ,, if you don’t like her recipe , don’t make it ,,, some of us like the easiest and often times better ideas,,,
Some people are like clouds; when they disappear, it’s a brighter day.
This cake is so yummy, I had a little shredded coconut on top of the topping.
Yum!!!
Do you cook the pudding first
Hi Eliza, no need to cook the pudding first. Just mix it with the other ingredients.
Is it necessary to use the pudding mix?… as I wasn’t aware I did not have any at home
Hi Paula, I’ve never tried it without the pudding mix. It gives the frosting really good flavor. If you leave it out, I would use a good bit less of the pineapple too because otherwise your frosting would be too wet.
Do you prepare the pudding or do you just use the dry mix
Just use the dry mix!
Yum… love pineapple cake! This sounds awesome!
Thanks girl!!
I never think about using pineapple in desserts. I love this cake, its completely refreshing!
Thank you, Tanya!
I used the pineapple supreme cake mix instead of the yellow cake mix and it gave the cake a more pineapple flavor!
That sounds yummy!
Thanks that’s what I wanted to know
If I used pineapple cake mixed Will I have too used more pineapple in the mixture for the cake.
Hi Shirley, I would use the same amount of pineapple with the pineapple cake mix. I think the flavor would be really good!
I played with this recipe alot… I also used the pineapple cake mix but I changed a few things. I used a sm. box of pineapple jello in the 1 cup of water…1/2 cup oil and 4 eggs. No canned pineapple in the cake mix. To me… it was alittle dry. and then followed the recipe for the topping. Just an idea for you to try…. my gang loves it!
You can do the same with any flavored cake mix and jello combined…really moist. I make lemon alot this way and make a powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze for the top. Another refreshing cake as well!! ENJOY!!
Thanks for your input, Maggie!
When I married my husband his mom gave me this recipe and told me it was his favorite cake. Brought a smile to my face to see this!
Awesome Kristen!!
It looks delicious, it makes me sad I’m allergic to pineapple haha! My family would LOVE this cake though
Oh no!! Food allergies are the pits.
You can actually make this with mandarin oranges also, so you could do that instead of the pineapple!
Love the mandarin orange idea!!!
Yes!!
Looks delicious! Hubby and I love pineapple! Happy Easter!
Thank you, Cathy!
I’m so glad I saw this recipe today. It’ll be perfect for our Easter table.
I hope you enjoyed it, Joanie!
This looks beautiful! I love pineapple and this is definitely a spring cake
Thanks Dini!
We used to eat something like this a lot when I was growing up! Brings back so many memories! And looks so delicious!
I love food that brings back memories!
This cakes sounds delicious, perfect for spring!
Thanks so much, Joy!
Sounds a tasty way to end your Easter meal.
Thank you, Caroline!
Ooh yes, I love a bit of cream cheese frosting! Looks delicious!
Or CREAM frosting, should I say – equally as delicious! Haha
YES! Love that frosting!!
On the Sunshine cake, do I mix up the pudding? Directions say add the mix
No need to prepare the pudding, just add the powder in with the whipped topping and pineapple.
Now this is my kinda cake! I can see why it is a popular choice at Easter!
Thanks Meg!
Do you make the pudding first or do you use the dry pudding mixture I want make this recipe but need make sure I am doing it right
Hi Kat! You just add the dry pudding mix right in with the whipped topping and pineapple. No need to add anything else to it.
I use white choc instant pudding…keeps the frosting white…I use this frosting all the time…sometimes after you make the frosting add a teaspoon of rasp jello (dry) beat on high….fluffy rasp flavored frosting…delicious
I will have to try both of those, Connie! Sounds so good!
Hello Ashlyn, I made this for dessert a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious !! Thank you so very much for sharing
I am so thrilled to hear that y’all enjoyed it, Esther! Thank you for coming back to let me know. Have a wonderful weekend!
Question-
the cake mix and eggs: do you use 4 eggs instead of what’s recommended on the box? Or what’s recommended + 4eggs?
Hi Brittni, it’s 4 eggs total. No need to worry about ingredients from the box.
Do you have to use a box cake mix? Could I use a recipe for yellow cake and just add the pineapple? I have fresh pineapple I need to use up so I was just going to throw it in the food processor to crush.
Hi Jennifer, I have never made this without the box mix so I’m not sure how it would turn out. I think the fresh pineapple would work just fine. Let me know if you give it a try.
container of whipped topping…like cool whip that has to be thawed first ?
Hi Karen! Yep, that’s exactly right. Hope you enjoy the cake!
i just put the cake in the oven. I’ve made the frosting before, and it works better if you mix the dry pudding with the pineapple before you mix in the Cool Whip. FYI, I’m making this all sugar free, The Pillsbury Sugar Free cake mix is great, as is the SF Jello pudding and SF Cool Whip. Yum, the cake smells so good!
How awesome that you made it all sugar free! Hope you enjoyed it, Susie!
I made this recipe twice now as cupcakes and added toasted coconut to the top. They turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful, Elise! The toasted coconut on top sounds awesome! So glad you’ve enjoyed the recipe!
Ashlyn, Thank you so much for this recipe. I made this cake for my ladies’ group at church who got together tonight to catch up before our next Bible study starts. I love, love, love this cake. It’s so light and not overly sweet. Our small group’s leader said she ate two pieces in was so good. The mandarin orange substitution would be great, too. I’ll bet orange zest added to the frosting for the orange cake would be lovely.
I am thrilled to hear that all of you have enjoyed it so much, Susan! This cake continues to be a favorite no matter where I take it and I’m so glad you love it, too! Oranges would definitely be good here, too!
Instead of yellow cake mix try Strawberry…..and do everything else the same…..strawberry flavor goes well with pineapple
Instead of yellow cake mix try coconut…and do everything else the same
Instead of yellow cake mix try pineapple….and do everything else the same
Great recipe and so easy to change out and make differcent cakes with…
Nice ideas, Linda!
What is the australian equivilent to Whipped topping ?
Hi Donna, I honestly could not tell you! Whipped topping is the same as Cool Whip, which is a very light and fluffy whipped cream. Hope that helps!
Hi! My husband loves pineapple so i’m going to try this tomorrow, but do I use the pineapple with the juices? I know it doesn’t say to drain the pineapple but I just want to be sure. Thank you!
Hi Jo Ann! No need to drain the pineapple first. You’ll use the juice right along with the pineapple. Hope you enjoy it!
Does the pinapple need to be drained for the frosting? Getting ready to make this!
Hi BJ! Sorry for the late response. Just now seeing your comment! No need to drain the pineapple first!
Do you refrigerate the cake?
Hi Sheila, yes I usually refrigerate it!
I have been Making this cake since the early 80’s, it is delicious, and it is better made at least a day ahead, the longer it sits the better it gets
So do you add the dry pudding in with the whip topping? Or does it need to be prepared first??
No worries, Nicole! Glad you found your answer.
I agree, the flavor just gets better with time!
Love pineapple think I will make this for my friend visiting from Iceland next week. Wonder if toasted coconut on the icing would taste alright.
I think toasted coconut would be divine, Jeanne! Hope you and your friend enjoyed this!
Made this today. The center sunk in I think I may have used to much pineapple. I purchased a 20 oz can and split it. Do you know the equivalent to 8 oz is that I should of used.
I’ve never had it sink in before, so I’d say it may have been too much pineapple. If you split it in half, that would’ve been 10 oz each for the cake and the frosting, when each one only needs 8 oz. So it was probably just a little too much!
I had this happen once, also. But I think it was because the cake mix was an older one I’d had on the shelf for a while. Never had it happen with a freshly bought box.
Do you find it necessary to make adjustments for the relatively new, smaller size, cake mixes?
That’s a good question! I usually don’t pay attention to the size of the box that I buy when I’m making this, just so long as it’s a yellow cake mix. So I guess I haven’t really noticed any difference. I think the box I usually buy is about 15.25 oz.
Glad I read they the comments, got all my answers. Sounds wonderful.
Glad you found your answers, Elaine!
I may sound silly for asking but you make the pudding as directed or fold it in dry?
Hi Michelle, you fold it in dry. Hope you enjoy the cake!
hi this is judy— can you use pineapple cake mix?
can you use a pineapple cake mix?
Hi Judy, I’ve never tried it with pineapple cake mix before but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. Sounds good to me! Let me know if you give it a try.
Yes. This is what I use because it gives it a more pineapple flavor!
I found this recipe in a house we moved in 10 years ago it calls for mandarin oranges in the cake mix and it was called a Pig Picking Cake
Yes mandarin oranges would be great, too!
I made this cake and instead of using yrlloe cake mix, I used the pineapple durpreme cake mix. I also added ,2 teaspoons each of vanilla and butter extract to the cake batter. And for the frosting, I used French Vanilla pudfing instead of regular Vanilla and also added 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Sounds delicious, Angela!
Now for the frosting do i need to prepare the vanilla pudding or just put the powdery mix with the whipped topping and crushed pineapple
Just put the powder in with the whipped topping and pineapple.
I used to make this several year ago but added a small can of mandarin oranges ( water drained) to the icing and the cake mix. We called it Pig Eaten Cake.
Love the name Pig Eaten Cake!
I made this cake for a recent family get-together. I tried one tiny piece myself as soon as it was done and thought it was really sweet and that the frosting was gritty. But I put it in the fridge overnight, and the next day it was AMAZING!!! Everyone loved it and when we got down to the last piece, there was some serious horse trading going on. Definitely a keeper recipe, and already a required addition to our regular dessert rotation for all family holidays. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear it turned out well for you, Lorna! You know it’s good when everyone is debating about who gets the last piece, haha! Thanks for coming back and letting me know that y’all enjoyed it!
When I make this I have to make 2 in order for me to get just one piece. If I make it for a gathering I have to make 3 because there is never ever any cake left. They eat it up like it was there last piece of cake they will ever eat. LOL
There is supposed to be their. Computer for some reason changed it.
Haha! That gave me a good laugh, Doria! So glad to hear you’re all enjoying it! And you definitely deserve a big piece all for yourself after making three of them!
any idea why I can’t print out your pineapple sunshine cake recipe? Thanks
Hi Cathy, sorry you’re having trouble. I will email you about that!
Appreciate you answering. Waiting for your e-mail.
Did you bake it in the glass Pyrex dish?
Yep! I sure did!
Should I use 3 eggs as the box cake mix suggest or 4 as the pineapple sunshine calls for?
Thanks,
Billie
Hi Billie, it’s 4 eggs. Hope you enjoy the cake!
So so good. Light and delicious!
Glad you enjoyed it, Marcia!
Can you use regular vanilla pudding instead of instant ?
Hi Arlene, I’ve never tried it with regular pudding, only the instant kind. Let me know if you give it a try!
Have you ever made it without the pudding? I have everything here minus the pudding. What do ha think?
Hi Tansy! I’ve never made it without the pudding, but you could just use the whipped cream as your frosting. It will be much lighter but should still taste good.
I really don’t mean to be rude, but do any Americans actually know how to bake a cake properly? I say this because almost every recipe has come out of a box! I’m sorry, but that’s not how you make a real cake.
I have some homemade cake recipes on my blog and agree with you that homemade cake is wonderful! Sometimes it’s nice to have a quick shortcut thanks to cake mixes, though. That’s why it’s fun to dress them up in recipes like this one.
I look forward to trying this!
Look forward to trying this. Just saw recipe on FB!
It’s a good one, Ray! Hope you enjoy it!
Loved the pineapple cake, so easy.
Glad you enjoyed it, Norah! Thanks for letting me know.
Has any one tried to màke this as a layer cake instead of a sheet cake?
I’ve never made it like that before, but I would think it would turn out fine. Let me know if you try it!
I did try it as a layer cake, turned out great. I would recommend to make a double batch of frosting if you plan on going this route.
Awesome, glad it worked out well! I’ll have to try it like that sometime!
I guess the best thing to do is store this in the frig?
Hi Karen, yes that is how I store it.
I have made this cake for years. Mine is called a “Pig Lickin’ Cake”. It is also called a Pea Pickin’ Cake. Very good.
Love those names for it!
This cake is so moist, My family loves it.
So glad to hear that y’all enjoy this, Barb!
Am i suppose to make cake mix as is and put the ingredients? And am i suppose to make the pudding as the box says and still add all other ingredients?
Hi Ashley, you don’t need to follow directions on the box for the cake mix or the pudding. Just mix the cake mix together with the eggs, oil, and pineapple as it’s listed in the recipe. Same for the pudding: just mix the pudding powder with the pineapple and whipped topping. Hope that helps!
This recipe seems easy and the cake looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it… But I had a question, as far as the pudding… Do you prepare the pudding with milk like your supposed to or not?
Hi Debra! You just need to mix the pudding powder with the whipped topping and the pineapple with the juice, no milk. I find that the juice from the pineapple provides enough moisture to make the frosting without needing any milk. Hope you enjoy the cake!
Awesome thanks for your help’
Of course!
Did you bake the cake in a glass dish?
Hi Lisa, yes I did. A glass pyrex dish.
Do you beat the cake with a mixer or just mix with a spoon?
I used my Kitchen Aid Mixer and it turned out fabulous!!!
Hi Karen, I’ve used both!
I used 1 buttered pecan box same rest ingredients and put some chopped pecans in the frosting and then on top was some pineapple and pecans and it is LOVED by all!
YUM!! That sounds delicious!
I know I’m late seeing and commenting on this, but I saw a link on Facebook a couple of weeks ago and it looked marvelous. Unfortunately I have Celiac Disease and can’t have flour anymore. I couldn’t get it out of my mind and decided to try a gluten-free version. I made the recipe exactly as written except I substituted the regular yellow cake mix with King Arthur Gluten-free Yellow Cake mix. Since I’m usually not a fan of gluten-free cake mixes I wasn’t sure if it would even be edible. I was also skeptical because baking gluten-free is tricky and sometimes there is a reason for the ingredients they say to add. It tastes GREAT! It was so good even my husband who eats gluten-FULL desserts can’t get enough of it and told me to put this one in a “keeper” file.
I am so glad to hear that this worked out well with the gluten free mix, Dee! I’m so glad that you are able to enjoy this! Thank you for letting me know!
Hello! Could we make cupcakes from this? Any adjustments? Thanks!
Hi! You could definitely make these into cupcakes! Another reader did the same and said they were great. I don’t think you need to make any adjustments except maybe reducing the cooking time slightly. Enjoy!
Could you make it into a round cake? Bundt cake?
Hi Michelle! I know others have had success making this as a layer cake. I’ve never tried a bundt before, though. Let me know if you give it a try.
Hi Ashland, I wanted to know if I add pudding to the cake mix and use only 3 eggs would that work? I want to make this delicious bit of sunshine for my family 4th of July celebration.
Hi Talicia, I have never made it that way, so I can’t tell you for sure. Let me know if you give it a try!
What size of puddings mixx
Hi Alice, it’s the small box. I think about 3 oz.
Ashlyn, I made this cake before and it collapsed in the middle but I mixed it with a electric mixer. Do you hand mix the ingredients?
Hi Martha, I’m sorry your cake fell. I’ve made it both ways before but most of the time I just use a spoon to make it easier. Maybe it was overbeaten? I know that can lead to cakes collapsing. Let me know if you try it again and try hand mixing and how it turns out.
This was delicious! I used a pineapple cake mix. Coworkers loved it. The topping is so light. Thanks for this fail proof recipe.
So glad all of y’all enjoyed it, Penny!
I’m in Australia and would love to try your gorgeous cake!! We dont have Cool Whip here but i was windering if i could just replace that with whipped cream?
I am going to make this cake today. it is so easy to make and the easy on the budget to make this luscious cake. I think it would b great for reunions and weddings and anytime family get together. thanks so much for sharing this . I am making this for my bf. have a nice day.
So many reasons to love this cake! So glad you’re enjoying it, Kathy!
Can I use a white cake mix?
You sure can!
May I use pineapple in syrup?
Hi Mary, I’ve never tried it with pineapple in syrup only pineapple in juice. The syrup might be a little too thick. Let me know if you try it .
Such a yummy recipe!
I used WHITE CHOCOLATE instant pudding, instead of vanilla, and it’s super yummy too!!!
Mahalo Ashlyn!!!
Sincerely,
Nellie
Yum yum yum!!! Glad you enjoy it, Nellie!
I tried this sunshine pineapple cake and the cake itself was hard and dry!!! The frosting was awesome I’m not sure what I did wrong to get a hard dry cake plz give me input!!!!
Hi Germaine, sorry for the late response. I’ve been sick and taking a break. I am so sorry to hear your cake came out hard! I have never had that happen, it’s always a very moist cake! Do you have a thermometer to check your oven temp? My thought would be that maybe your oven was too hot or that it was cooked a bit too long.
Love this cake!!! I’m diabetic and used sugar-free cake mix, unsweetened applesauce instead of oil, sugar-free pudding mix and sugar-free whipped topping, it was delicious. All the oil does is provide moisture, applesauce does the same. Thanks for recipe on Pinterest.
So glad you are enjoying the recipe, Lou, and that you have made it work for you!
I just made this cake but with a few modifications. I used coconut cream pudding and added a slash of rum extract for the topping. Taste like a Pina Colada.
YUM!!! Love those additions!
I used a box of Dunkin Hines French Vanilla because that is what I had on hand (I only use DH cake mixes…(I think it’s a superior cake mix, my opinion). Also, I added some sweetened shredded coconut to the topping and chopped pecans on top. Cake was great. As far as mix cakes versus scratch cakes, I do both. Depends on time constraints and “laziness” factor! I love both. Don’t be a cake snob! It’s all good!!!
Love the addition of the pecans and coconut! Glad you’re enjoying the cake!
I’m wanting to make this for a gathering tomorrow. When is the best time to make it? Should I make it today and refrigerate it or is it best to make it a couple hrs before leaving?
So sorry to just be seeing your comment now, April! I think it tastes great either way, and I usually do refrigerate leftovers. How did it turn out for you?
CAN I USE A BUNDT PAN?
Hi Kristen, I’ve never made this in a bundt pan before, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Let me know if you give it a try.
I would like to make this for Easter , can I make it today and freeze it without the frosting on it , then make the frosting Sunday morning. But I would take the cake out of the freezer on Friday.
HI Lorraine, I’ve never tried freezing this cake before. I think the method you describe would be the best way to go about it, though! Let me know how it turns out!
Do you use crushed pineapple for the2 8oz?
Hi Leslie, yes it is crushed pineapple with the juice.
Do you premix the pudding or just mix it straight from the box into the cool whip and pineapple?
You just mix it up the pineapple and cool whip. No need to prepare it first!
Will this recipe work for making it in a bundt cake instead of a Pyrex pan?
Hi Courtney! I haven’t tried it in a bundt pan before but I’m sure it would work just fine!
When folding in the whip topping with the pudding, are you to prepare the pudding first? Or are you to add the dry mix in with the whip topping??