Banana Pineapple Pudding Cake (Hawaiian Wedding Cake)
Ingredients
- 1 pkgxo baking vanilla cake mix
or homemade, see note below
- 120 oz can crushed pineapple
with juice
- 2 tbspcoconut sugar
or sub with brown sugar, or omit for less sweetness
- 4 largebananas
sliced
- 15.1 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cmilk
- 18 oz container whipped cream topping
- ½ cchopped walnuts
Directions
Bake the cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 cake pan with nonstick spray. Prepare and bake the xo baking co vanilla cake mix according to instructions or homemade cake (see note). Let it cool for 30 minutes.
Cook the pineapple:
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While the cake bakes, pour the crushed pineapple (with juice) into a saucepan. Add coconut sugar and simmer over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the base:
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Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the warm pineapple mixture evenly over it. Let it cool completely at room temperature.
Make the pudding:
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Prepare vanilla pudding with 2 cups of milk. Let it set briefly.
Layer it up:
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Top the cake with sliced bananas. Spread vanilla pudding over the bananas. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Chill or serve:
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Banana Pineapple Pudding Cake (Hawaiian Wedding Cake)
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About this Recipe
Looking for a dessert that brings back cherished memories and tastes like a comforting slice of sunshine? This Banana Pineapple Pudding Cake, affectionately known as Hawaiian Wedding Cake, delivers a delightful experience with every forkful. It’s the perfect treat when you crave something special but need it to come together with ease.
What makes this recipe truly special is how effortlessly it achieves a complex, layered flavor profile. By starting with your favorite xo baking vanilla cake mix, you get a consistently tender and moist base without the fuss. This perfectly complements the rich, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet crushed pineapple, and fresh banana slices, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tropical notes.
Prepare for a truly indulgent dessert experience. You'll encounter incredibly soft, tender cake layers cradling a luxurious, velvety instant vanilla pudding. Each bite is infused with the bright, warm sweetness of juicy crushed pineapple and the comforting familiarity of ripe banana. The finished cake offers a delightful interplay of creamy, tender, and fruity elements, often topped with a light whipped cream and a sprinkle of walnuts, making it an utterly satisfying and nostalgic treat that’s surprisingly simple to assemble.
Customization is simple with this recipe. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking by swapping coconut sugar for brown sugar, or even omitting it entirely if you prefer a less sweet dessert. While this recipe champions the convenience of xo baking vanilla cake mix, a homemade vanilla cake can also be used. For those who aren't fond of nuts, the chopped walnuts can be easily left out or substituted with toasted pecans for a different crunch.
This delightful pudding cake is ideal for any occasion that calls for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a special end to a weeknight meal, inviting smiles and fond memories with every serving.