Tropical Cream Cake Recipe

This irresistible Tropical Cream Cake is a crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly easy to make! Perfect for parties or potlucks, this recipe combines the fluffy texture of a boxed cake with a dreamy pineapple cream cheese frosting. Get ready for requests for seconds – it's THAT good!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 154.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Cream Cake

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How to Make Tropical Cream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or spray a half sheet pan (or a 13x9 inch pan).
  2. Prepare your favorite boxed cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for the time specified on the cake mix box (usually 25-30 minutes).
  4. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. The cake is also done when it springs back lightly to the touch.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup crushed pineapple (from a 20-ounce can), and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Adjust the sugar to your desired sweetness.
  7. Gently fold in 1 (8-ounce) container of thawed cool whip.
  8. Refrigerate the frosting mixture until the cake has completely cooled.
  9. Once the cake is cool, frost generously with the pineapple cream cheese frosting.
  10. Slice and serve! Enjoy your delicious Tropical Cream Cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

33g

Carbs

3g