Best 11 Pineapple Dream Cake Aka Daffodil Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, "Pineapple Dream Cake" and its other incarnation as "Daffodil Cake" reign supreme. These culinary masterpieces combine the tropical allure of pineapple with the delicate charm of a daffodil, creating a taste and visual experience that captivates the senses. With its layers of fluffy sponge cake, luscious pineapple filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice seeking an unforgettable dessert, this article will guide you through the steps to create your own Pineapple Dream Cake, leaving you with a confection that will be the star of any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Dream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Virginia

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup Crisco cooking oil
1 cup water or 1 cup pineapple juice
1 (12 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Make cake according to package directions in 3 9" cake pans (or one 13x9 pan) that have been greased and floured.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • To make frosting mix pudding mix and crushed pineapple with juice. Then fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
  • Frost cake (you may have to secure layers with tooth pick).
  • Must chill cake at least 4 hours before serving, overnight is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3591.1, Fat 147.5, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 644.7, Sodium 4794.8, Carbohydrate 532, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 350.3, Protein 42.8

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (3 1/2-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (6-ounce) package whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the bottom and sides of an 11x13-inch pan with oil or butter, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, butter, and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the sour cream and crushed pineapple to the batter and mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 33 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the whipped topping. Whisk the pudding and drained crushed pineapple until combined. Gently mix in the whipped topping.
  • Spread the whipped cream frosting over the cooled cake. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 cal

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-2788

Number Of Ingredients 7

WHIPPED TOPPING:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) box pudding yellow cake mix
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (3 1/2-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding; (small)
1 (6-ounce) package Cool Whip whipped topping
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Add cake mix, eggs, oil and water as directed on cake mix box. Mix in sour cream, crushed pineapple and pour into 11 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F until done. Dissolve pudding in pineapple with juice then fold in cool whip. Frost when completely cooled.

DREAM PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Find the cake of your dreams with our Dream Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! Some DREAM WHIP helps make this pineapple upside-down cake extra moist and dreamy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (8 oz. each) pineapple slices in juice, undrained
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
6 maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 env. DREAM WHIP Whipped Topping Mix
4 eggs
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 Tbsp. juice; set aside. Combine sugar and butter in 13x9-inch pan. Arrange pineapple slices in pan, cutting if necessary to fit. Place cherry half, cut-side up, in center of each slice. Sprinkle with reserved pineapple juice, then nuts.
  • Beat remaining ingredients with mixer until blended; pour over ingredients in pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 min. or until top springs back when lightly pressed in center; cool in pan 10 min. Invert cake onto plate. (Do not remove pan.) Let stand 1 min.; remove pan. Serve cake warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

DAFFODIL CAKE



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I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and tasty, and lends itself beautifully to decorating. I often place a small arrangement of fresh flowers in the center.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
YELLOW CAKE:
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and vanilla; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg white mixture. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture. Beat in vanilla. , Alternately spoon yellow batter and white batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert pan; cool completely., For frosting, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in pineapple juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping. , Remove cake from pan to a serving plate. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can crushed pineapple
1 package yellow cake mix
1 tub (12 oz.) Cool Whip
1 small box Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and reserve the liquid, set aside.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, except add the pineapple juice + however much water to equal the amount of water that the package calls for. Bake in two 9 in round cake pans.
  • While the cake layers are cooling, spoon the Cool Whip into a large bowl. Add the pudding mix and the pineapple and stir well to make the frosting.
  • Frost each layer and the sides of the cake. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to enjoy it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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In this delicious scratch recipe, pineapple cake layers are filled with pineapple and cream filling and frosted in whipped cream cheese frosting. It is the perfect dessert for pineapple lovers!

Provided by Melissa Diamond

Categories     Cakes and Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter, softened ( holds it shape but dents when pressed)
2 cups (400g) sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups (342g) cake flour (spooned into measuring cup and leveled off) If you do not have cake flour see substitution in Notes below.
2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
1 1/4 cups (296g) buttermilk - if you do not have buttermilk, see substitution below
1/4 cup (54g) vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon (12g) vanilla extract
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, DRAINED- This comes to about 1 1/2 cup drained pineapple.
Two 8 ounce (423g total weight) packages cream cheese, softened. It must be full fat, not reduced fat or cream cheese in a tub, those are too soft.
2 cups (230g) powdered sugar, measure then sift
2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
3 cups (696g heavy whipping cream
2 cups of the reserved whipped cream cheese frosting
1 (8oz) can of pineapple, *drained*

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds. Set aside
  • Drain the Crushed Pineapple- We used a strainer for this.
  • In another bowl, add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, drained crushed pineapple, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, add the butter and mix at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until the yolks have blended in.
  • With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of liquid). After the last addition, mix just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  • Divide the batter between the three prepared 8 inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just few crumbs attached. Let cool 10 minutes and turn out.
  • Freeze your mixing bowl and beaters 15 minutes before whipping the cream (30 minutes if chilling in the refrigerator.
  • Use the whisk attachment for a stand mixer, beaters on your hand mixer. Beat the cream until stiff peaks form. This can happen very quickly so don't walk away from the mixer. You are at the stiff peak stage when you lift the beater and the cream stands straight up forming a peak. Keep in the refrigerator while completing the next step.
  • In another bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until very smooth. Fold this into the whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Reserve 2 cups of the frosting and set to the side to be combined with pineapple for the filling.
  • Drain the 8 oz can of Crushed Pineapple- We used a strainer. Save the juice as we will be brushing some of it over the cake layers later.
  • We took the two reserved cups of our Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting and combined with the drained, crushed pineapple (adjust amount to your liking). We spread this in between our cake layers as well as on top of the cake (within the top border).
  • Place the first cake layer on cake plate or pedestal. Brush over the top with reserved pineapple juice- I used a pastry brush for this.
  • Pipe a dam with frosting about 1/4-1/2 inch from the edge using a piping bag (or ziplock) with the tip snipped away. Fill within the dam with the pineapple whipped cream cheese filling.
  • Frost the outside of the cake with a thin layer of whipped cream cheese frosting. At this point I chilled the cake for about 15 minutes in the freezer to firm everything up. Then, I applied the second/final coat of frosting, texturing it with my offset spatula.
  • Decorate the cake however you like! I added the remaining pineapple filling to the top center of the cake and piped a large shell border around the top and bottom edge using a 1M piping tip.

LUSCIOUS TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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Have a little slice of vacation in a Luscious Tropical Dream Cake. Our tropical dream cake with pineapple is less expensive than a trip to the Caribbean!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h8m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups cold milk
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Prepare cake batter as directed on package, substituting reserved juice for 1 cup of the water. Pour into 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 to 18 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Stir in pineapple; spread over cake. Cover with COOL WHIP; top with coconut and nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6983 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT



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I often serve this creamy dessert because it's a light and refreshing end to any meal. My mother made it when I was young, and now my daughters ask for it. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup pastel miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring several times., Stir in pineapple. Pour over crust. Top with whipped cream (pan will be full). Sprinkle with marshmallows and reserved crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Orange Pineapple Dream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TexasLady 48

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box golden Duncan Hines butter cake mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (juice also)
4 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (3 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Beat all and bake 30-45 minutes at 325 degrees in a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan or two 9 inch round pans.
  • Frosting:.
  • Sprinkle pudding over pineapple and let stand for a little while. Add cool whip and mix well. Frost cake quickly as this sets up fast.
  • Refrigerate cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 634.4, Carbohydrate 90.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 37.5, Protein 7.3

PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE



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So easy to make from scratch in one bowl and delicious. Keep the cake in the refrigerator. This is a great make-ahead cake that also freezes well. (Cut into single-serving pieces and freeze in a single layer.) Thaw a piece at room temperature or in a microwave oven on DEFROST for one minute.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (19 ounce) can crushed pineapple, fruit and juice
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1 cup pecans (optional)
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put all cake ingredients in a large bowl. Mix for one minute by hand with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour batter into UNGREASED 9" x 13" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done (toothpick in center comes out clean).
  • Remove cake from oven and cool completely on rack before frosting.
  • For frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese together. Add icing sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.Frost cooled cake.Refrigerate cake until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 91.7, Sodium 515.8, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 65.7, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Choosing ripe pineapple: Select pineapples with a golden-yellow color and a slightly sweet aroma. Avoid pineapples with green or overly brown skin, as they may be underripe or overripe, respectively.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple yields the best flavor and texture for this cake. If using canned pineapple, choose unsweetened chunks or tidbits and drain them thoroughly before using.
  • Creaming butter and sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is crucial for incorporating air into the mixture, which results in a tender and moist cake. Ensure that the butter is at room temperature to achieve the proper consistency.
  • Adding eggs one at a time: Gradually adding eggs one at a time allows the batter to emulsify properly, preventing curdling. Beat each egg until well incorporated before adding the next one.
  • Mixing dry and wet ingredients: To avoid overmixing, which can result in a tough cake, alternate adding the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) and the wet ingredients (pineapple mixture and eggs) in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Using a bundt pan: A bundt pan with a capacity of 10 to 12 cups is ideal for this cake. Greasing and flouring the pan ensures that the cake releases easily after baking.
  • Baking the cake: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking to prevent the cake from sinking.
  • Making the glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by combining confectioners' sugar, pineapple juice, and milk. Once the cake is done baking, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack. Then, pour the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in and create a shiny crust.

Conclusion:

Pineapple Dream Cake, also known as Daffodil Cake, is a delightful and visually stunning dessert that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with a rich, moist cake batter. Using fresh pineapple ensures the best flavor and texture. The glaze, made with confectioners' sugar, pineapple juice, and milk, adds a sweet and shiny finish to the cake. By following the tips and carefully executing the steps, you can create this impressive cake that is perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply as a treat to enjoy with friends and family.

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