Pineapple Heaven Cake – A Tropical Dessert Dream
A moist and flavorful cake made with yellow cake mix and crushed pineapple, topped with caramelized brown sugar and pineapple rings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake: 1 box yellow cake mix, 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (undrained), ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping: ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 6–8 pineapple rings, maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a 9×13-inch or round pan.
2. Mix butter and brown sugar; spread in pan and top with pineapple rings/cherries.
3. Mix all cake ingredients until smooth; pour over topping.
4. Bake 35–45 min until toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool 10 min, invert onto plate, serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Ensure pineapple and cherries are well-drained. Cool slightly before inverting. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.