Ingredients
– 1 box yellow cake mix
– 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
– 1 cup whipped topping (for frosting)
– Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer
– 9×13-inch cake pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, I always like to gather all my ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth baking process. Combine the yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple (juice included), eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, blend everything together until well combined and smooth; it should only take a minute or so. The mixture will be slightly thick and full of delicious pineapple chunks! (See the next page below to continue steps…)