Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake

Here’s a dreamy Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake you’ll love — soft, tropical, and creamy with layers of pineapple, coconut, and fluffy frosting:

🍍 Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (or white)

• 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling/topping:

• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the frosting:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup cold milk

• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)

• ½ cup shredded coconut (toasted or plain, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make the Cake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • In a bowl, mix cake mix, pineapple (with juice), oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and bake 28–32 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Let cool completely.

2. Pineapple-Coconut Filling

   • In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple with juice, sugar, and cornstarch.

   • Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Stir in coconut, then cool completely.

3. Frosting

   • In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.

   • Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.

4. Assemble

   • Spread pineapple-coconut filling evenly over the cooled cake.

   • Top with the creamy pudding frosting.

   • Sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

   • Chill at least 2–3 hours before serving for best flavor.

✨ The result: a cool, creamy, tropical cake that tastes like a pineapple-coconut cream dream.

Would you like me to also give you a layered round cake version (bakery-style, with frosting between layers), or do you prefer this easy sheet cake style?