Description
This Pineapple Angel Food Cake is a light and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining airy angel food cake mix with juicy crushed pineapple and topped with creamy whipped topping, this cake offers a delightful tropical twist. Garnished with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 ounce (1 box) angel food cake mix
- 20 ounce (1 canned) crushed pineapple, un-drained
- 8 ounce (1 container) whipped topping, thawed
Optional Garnishes
- Pineapple chunks
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cake batter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer on medium low speed to blend the angel food cake mix with the un-drained crushed pineapple until the mixture is well combined. Some small lumps are acceptable.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13 inch baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 30 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for 1 hour to set properly.
- Spread Whipped Topping: Once cooled, use an offset spatula to spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
- Decorate and Serve: Cut the cake into 12 equal pieces and decorate each slice with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries as desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use well-drained crushed pineapple to avoid making the batter too wet.
- If you prefer a less sweet option, substitute the whipped topping with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before adding the topping to prevent it from melting.
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can add a splash of pineapple juice to the batter for extra moisture if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
