Ingredients for Almost Heaven
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Crushed Pineapple
- Sugar Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- Frozen Whipped Topping
- Pecans
How to Make Almost Heaven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is still hot, poke holes all over the top using a skewer or chopstick.
- Evenly pour the crushed pineapple (with its juice) over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the instant pudding mix, milk, and softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese pudding mixture evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend and the cake to chill. Enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
123g
Fat
50g
Carbs
16g
