Right Side Up Pineapple Cake Recipe

Name: Right Side Up Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed using; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup oil; 1 1/3 cups water; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 (5 1/4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed using; 2 cups milk; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 -3 medium bananas, sliced (optional); 1 (1 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed; 1/4 - 1/2 cup pecan pieces; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 24 maraschino cherries, halves

Servings: persons

1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed using
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 1/3 cups water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (5 1/4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed using
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 -3 medium bananas, sliced (optional)
1 (1 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/4 - 1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup shredded coconut
24 maraschino cherries, halves

1
Bake cake according to pkg. directions in a 13x9 pan.
2
In a small saucepan combine the undrained pineapple and brown sugar over medium-high heat.
3
Boil for 5 minutes, reducing heat if necessary--DO NOT LET SUGAR MIXTURE BURN--stirring constantly.
4
Pour this mixture over warm cake and let cool.
5
Meanwhile, prepare the instant pudding per pkg.
6
directions with the 2 cups of milk; add the softened cream cheese to the prepared pudding and blend well.
7
Pour this over top of cooled cake.
8
Evenly place banana slices over the top of the cake, if desired.
9
Top with Cool Whip, covering bananas completely.
10
Sprinkle with pecans then sprinkle with coconut.
11
Decorate with maraschino cherries.
12
Refrigerate any leftover cake.

825

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed using, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup oil, 1 1/3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Right Side Up Pineapple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Right Side Up Pineapple Cake

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