Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian Wedding Cake, a delightful layered dessert featuring pineapple, cream cheese, and a luscious pudding topping. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box: eggs, oil, water)
Pineapple Layer:
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Pudding Topping:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan. Prepare and bake the yellow cake mix as per package instructions. Let it cool.
- Pineapple Layer: In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple and sugar. Simmer until thickened. Pour over the cooled cake and let it cool completely.
- Pudding Topping: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix and milk, beat until thickened. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the pineapple layer.
- Finishing Touches: Top with coconut and nuts if desired. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the tropical flavor by adding coconut extract to the pudding layer.
- This dessert is best enjoyed chilled and can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
