Description
This Pineapple Angel Food Cake is a light and fluffy dessert made with angel food cake mix, crushed pineapple, and a creamy whipped topping. Baked to a golden brown and topped with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries, it’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Base
- 16 ounce (1 box) angel food cake mix
- 20 ounce (1 canned) crushed pineapple with juice
Topping
- 8 ounce (1 container) whipped topping, thawed
- Pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the angel food cake mix and un-drained crushed pineapple using a handheld mixer on medium-low speed until well blended. Some small lumps are acceptable.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13 inch baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Bake the cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely for about 1 hour.
- Add the topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake using an offset spatula.
- Garnish and serve: Cut the cake into 12 equal pieces and decorate each with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the crushed pineapple is un-drained as the juice helps keep the cake moist.
- Use an ungreased pan to ensure the angel food cake rises properly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the whipped topping to prevent it from melting.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping for a fresher taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free angel food cake mix, if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
