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pina colada cake

(6 RATINGS)
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Sweetmama3 avatar
Hendersonville, TN
Updated on Nov 19, 2025

I have had several similar cakes in the past. But I think I've tweaked this one pretty well. (My family thinks so!) It's light and refreshing, and it is actually better after a couple of days! Time allows the cake to become more moist and flavorful. This is a great dessert for a large crowd or get-together.

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We love an easy cake recipe. Especially, when they're this tasty! Cream of coconut helps make this delicious cake moist. The crushed pineapple adds a nice, crunchy texture while the whipped topping is smooth and creamy. Definitely make this ahead of time to cool in the fridge. The longer it sits the better it gets.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • - oil (per mix directions)
  • - eggs (per mix directions)
  • - water (per mix directions)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juice; 20 oz
  • 1 can cream of coconut, 10 - 12 oz
  • 1 - whipped topping, 8 oz

How To Make pina colada cake

  • Yellow cake baking in the oven.
    Step 1
    Bake cake mix according to package directions in 9 x 13 pan.
  • Cream of coconut being poured over yellow cake with holes.
    Step 2
    While still warm, poke holes with end of wooden spoon into cake. Pour cream of coconut over cake.
  • Pineapple spooned on top of yellow cake.
    Step 3
    Next, spoon pineapple and juice evenly across cake top.
  • Whipped topping added on top of pineapple.
    Step 4
    After cooling completely, top with whipped topping. You may also garnish with toasted coconut, if you desire.
  • Iced cake chilling in the fridge.
    Step 5
    Refrigerate several hours before serving. Keep refrigerated.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 468kcal, carbohydrates: 54g, cholesterol: 164mg, fat: 25g, fiber: 2g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 8g, sodium: 348mg, sugar: 39g, unsaturated fat: 17g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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