Description
This Pineapple Angel Food Cake recipe is a light and fluffy dessert featuring a moist angel food cake base enhanced with crushed pineapple and topped with creamy whipped topping. It’s perfect for any occasion and garnished with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries for added sweetness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix
- 16 ounce (1 box) angel food cake mix
- 20 ounce (1 canned) crushed pineapple, un-drained
Topping and Garnishes
- 8 ounce (1 container) whipped topping, thawed
- Pineapple chunks for garnish (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer on medium-low speed to combine the angel food cake mix and the un-drained crushed pineapple until well mixed; small lumps are acceptable.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into an un-greased 9×13 inch baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the batter for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour to set properly before frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Using an offset spatula, evenly spread the thawed whipped topping over the cooled cake surface.
- Slice and Garnish: Cut the cake into 12 equal pieces and decorate each piece with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries for a festive touch.
Notes
- Do not grease the pan, as angel food cake requires a non-greased pan to rise properly.
- Small lumps in the cake batter are fine and will not affect the final texture.
- Use a spatula or an offset spatula for even spreading of batter and whipped topping.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying whipped topping to prevent it from melting.
- For a fresh twist, you can substitute canned pineapple with fresh crushed pineapple if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
