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Million Dollar Cake

Million Dollar Cake

Step into a world of pure dessert bliss with a recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a spectacular treat. The combination of pudding mix, cream cheese, and crushed pineapple creates a cake that's nothing short of extraordinary.

  • Total Time: 4 minute
  • Yield: 12-16 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake Base:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

For the Filling and Topping:

  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Carefully grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, ensuring complete coverage.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
  3. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 full minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add the powdered sugar and instant pudding mix to the cream cheese. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  9. Stir in the undrained crushed pineapple, mixing well to combine.
  10. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  11. To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  12. Spread half of the filling evenly over the first layer.
  13. Carefully place the second cake layer on top.
  14. Spread the remaining filling over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Author: Jamie
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes