Description
This Pistachio Pineapple Cake is a retro classic that never goes out of style—moist, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor. Made with yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple, and instant pistachio pudding, it’s topped with a whipped pistachio frosting that’s light, creamy, and completely irresistible. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or an easy weeknight dessert, this quick dessert recipe also makes a great addition to your list of breakfast ideas or food ideas for a crowd. Whether you’re craving something fruity, nutty, or just downright delicious, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix (for topping)
1 cup cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or whipped topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, 1 package of pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple with juice, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until fully combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the second pudding mix with cold milk until it starts to thicken.
6. Gently fold in the Cool Whip to create a fluffy topping.
7. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and smooth into swirls.
8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This cake must be fully cooled before frosting or the topping will melt.
Always use instant pudding mix—cook-and-serve won’t set correctly.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean, perfect squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pistachio pineapple cake, easy dessert, quick cake recipe, tropical cake, pudding cake