Description
A light and fruity cake made with yellow cake mix, fresh strawberries, and pineapple, all brought together with a creamy vanilla and pineapple whipped topping.
Ingredients
1 package Yellow Cake Mix
3/4 cup Water
1/2 cup Pineapple Orange Juice
3 Large Eggs
2 tbsp Oil
1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced and patted dry
1 (8oz) can Unsweetened Pineapple Tidbits, drained and patted dry (reserve juice for topping)
5.1 oz Vanilla Instant Pudding mix
8 oz Light Cool Whip or Homemade Whipped Cream
1–2 whole Strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round baking pans with non-stick cooking spray, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and spray the parchment again.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, pineapple orange juice, eggs, and oil. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed and mix for 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 18-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Step 4: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Step 5: While the cake bakes, drain the pineapple tidbits, saving the juice. Dice the strawberries. Pat both fruits dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and refrigerate them.
- Step 6: To make the topping, mix together the vanilla instant pudding mix, light whipped cream, and the reserved pineapple juice. Place the topping in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
- Step 7: Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand. Spread half of the whipped topping over it, then arrange half of the chilled fruit on top.
- Step 8: Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the cake and decorate with the remaining fruit. Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.
Notes
Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before frosting, otherwise the whipped topping will melt.
Patting the fruit dry is crucial to prevent the topping and cake from becoming soggy.
For a sweeter taste, you can lightly sprinkle the diced strawberries with sugar before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American