Moist Pineapple Holiday Cake
Moist Pineapple Holiday Cake with an amazing Pudding Cream Pineapple Frosting. This is one holiday cake you simply have to make !
When I say this Moist Pineapple Holiday Cake is moist, I mean it is really, really moist and bursting with Pineapple in every bite – from the cake straight through to the amazing frosting.
And yet again, this is a wonderfully easy recipe starting with a cake mix. You can use any brand as long as it is either Vanilla or Yellow cake mix.
I have even tried it once with a cake mix brand I am not particularly fond of, but was the only box I had, and it turned out just as delicious as when I use my favorite brands.
The Pineapple is added to the cake mix with the juices and that’s where all the moisture comes from. I just love a cake, or any sweet treat, with all these tropical tastes this time of the year.
It also helps, of course, that we are two weeks into Summer as well as in the middle of the Festive season where just about any kind of treat, sweet or savory is highly in demand.
And don’t let me start with the frosting ! Absolutely divine !
No icing sugar or cream cheese in this one. Fresh cream beaten together with a box of pudding and more pineapple and it holds up 100% !
My daughter was just on her way the other Sunday, when I’d finished frosting the cake. I cut the cake in half as it was only hubby and I at home for dinner that evening, and sent it home with her.
Not long after, she texted me saying everyone fell in love with the cake. This cake is a regular on our dessert menu, holidays or not.
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I bake mine in a bundt pan, two round pans, or a large square cake pan.
It makes no difference which you decide to use. However, I prefer the bundt pan as there is more open areas for the frosting… did I mention how amazing the frosting is ?
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Moist Pineapple Holiday Cake
Moist Pineapple Holiday Cake
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 1 Box Vanilla Cake Mix (or Yellow Cake mix)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 can 410g Crushed Pineapple, keep undrained
- 3 Large Eggs
FROSTING:
- 1 cup Fresh Cream (double cream/whipping cream)
- 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding (4 servings size box)
- 1 can 410g Crushed Pineapple, drained, but retain liquid
DECORATIONS:
- ⅓ cup Red and Green Glace Cherries whole, halved or chopped
- ¼ cup Pecan Nuts chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – spray a bundt pan with cooking oil
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the Cake Mix, Butter, can of Pineapple (with juice) and the Eggs for 2 minutes on high – transfer to the prepared pan and bake 35 – 40 minutes or until done
- Cool the cake 10 minutes in the pan – transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely
FROSTING:
- Meanwhile, make the Frosting : Whip the Fresh Cream until stiff peaks form – add the Vanilla Pudding – beat another minute – add the drained Pineapple plus 1/2 cup of the retained juice (if it’s not enough – fill up with Water to make 1/3 cup) – beat another 2 minutes – chill until ready to use
Notes
I wanted to make this cake Christmas, but I can’t find candied cherries ANYWHERE. The last store I checked told me they had them at Thanksgiving, but didn’t get any for Christmas. I’m so bummed!
Hi Sonya, the cherries are mainly only for decoration. Maraschino cherries would work, or any other type of sweet candied fruit. If none are available, simply use pretty holiday sprinkles or those small chocolate balls in various colors. Let me know how it goes ?
Definitely my favorite cake!! I have made this several times.
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oh yeah this not only looks good and sounds good but could be the start of a new love affair! love the pineapple and the simplicity of the recipe! It's so funny, you see those cherries around but I have never used them for anything and I know they are tasty so seems crazy now I never thought to add them to anything. This Pineapple Holiday Cake is a must try for sure!
PINNED! You always have amazing recipes!! This is something my hubby would enjoy! he loves pineapple and really doesn't eat cake, but I think this he would do! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!! Thanks for linking up!!
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I pinned this last week to make for today's Christmas dinner. I was so excited about it and it did not disappoint! Everyone was amazed by this cake! It was so moist, light, and delicious! Definitely a new favorite holiday treat! Thank you, thank you!
I am so glad you enjoyed this cake ! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback 🙂
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I am unclear as to the amount of pineapple. Can you advise either can size or ounces ?
Katy, 410 grams equal to 14.5 ounces. Hope this helps !
It certainly is the time of year to be eating more cake than normal (if I ever needed an excuse that is…lol). This looks so moist, that it would be hard to stop at one slice.
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I love cream cheese frosting, but it's been getting a bit monotonous. I'm so excited to give this a try!! Thanks for sharing on Weekend bites
Many thanks for this recipe…I have several cans of pineapple to use & this looks so yummy!
So beautiful and festive!
This is a great recipe. I have to make it. I am hoping I can get everything this weekend.
This looks amazing. I love pineapple in cakes. Takes the sting out of it.
This is my kind of cake. It looks so delicious.