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Southern Pineapple Sunshine Cake

Southern Pineapple Sunshine Cake

This Southern Pineapple Sunshine Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 12 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 cups milk, divided
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

For the Topping

  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5.1 oz box instant vanilla pudding
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 2 cups of milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix together crushed pineapple, white sugar, instant vanilla pudding, and the remaining 2 cups of milk.
  • Once the cake is cooled, spread the pineapple mixture over the top.
  • Top with Cool Whip, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.

Notes

For added flavor, you can chill the cake before serving.
Keyword dessert recipe, pineapple cake, Southern Pineapple Sunshine Cake