Description
Heaven Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the flavors of pineapple, coconut, and Cool Whip for a heavenly treat. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Topping:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Gently fold in the Cool Whip and drained pineapple until fully combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the pineapple-pudding mixture over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans if desired. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors and set the topping.
Notes
- You can use angel food cake or sponge cake for a lighter texture.
- Add a splash of coconut or almond extract to the pudding mix for extra flavor.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (plus cooling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
