Pineapple Sunshine Cake

Name: Pineapple Sunshine Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup coconut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 20 oz crushed pineapple ((with juice, not drained)); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 8 oz whipped topping ((thawed, Cool Whip - a 16 oz container can also be used)); 5 oz instant vanilla pudding ((1 small box)); 8 oz crushed pineapple ((with juice, not drained - I have also used larger cans, up to a 20 oz can before))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

This pineapple sunshine cake is loaded with fantastic pineapple flavor and topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting! It's the perfect cake for all things summertime and for making it on the fly to take to events and gatherings! Garnish with even more pineapple and some maraschino cherries for a truly ambrosia-like cake!

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:20:28 GMT