Angel Food Cake With Creamy Pineapple Whip Topping

Angel Food Cake is one of those desserts that is versatile, delicious, light and dreamy. You never feel overly full or overly indulgent, yet totally satisfied. Top a slice of this heavenly dessert with our light and fluffy pineapple whip and some fresh berries for a refreshing treat. This pineapple whip is one of our favorite and most versatile pineapple recipes. It’s a perfect dessert for bridal showers, summer picnics, family dinners or a late night sugar fix. And the pineapple whipped topping is so easy to make, you’ll find yourself making it all the time!

Ingredients in Angel Food Cake with Pineapple Whip

This simple dessert comes together with just a few ingredients! A box of angel food cake mix, your favorite betties, and a dollop of cool whip infused with pineapple flavors, this is one of the best! Here’s what you need:

Angel Food Cake – One box angel food cake prepared in a tube pan or bundt pan. You can also bake the cake batter in a regular baking dish or baking pan. Heavy whipping cream – You can find this in the dairy section of the grocery store. Vanilla Extract – About one teaspoon Powdered sugar – Two tablespoons for the whipped topping and more for dusting on top. Crushed pineapple – Use a 15 oz can, but do NOT drain. You’ll want all of that delicious juice to add pineapple flavor to the whipped topping. Vanilla pudding mix – one 3.4 oz package instant pudding. Strawberries – about two to three cups of sliced berries. You can also use blackberries, raspberries, any fruit you like.

Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Cake

It’s hard to mess up a box cake, so that’s why I love using one for this recipe. There are lots of homemade angel food cake recipes out there, but this one is so easy and delicious! Here are a few tips for getting perfectly light, delicious cake that looks like a million bucks!

Using a large mixing bowl, whisk your ingredients together at medium speed but don’t overmix. Follow directions on the cake box. It’s best to use an angel food cake pan for best results and to cook evenly in the oven. Make sure to spray your pan with cooking spray so the cake comes out clean. Lightly scoop batter into the pan and spread out so the cake bakes up evenly. Bake until the top is a gorgeous golden brown. You can also stick a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Because this is such a light cake, use a serrated knife to cut slices. This will prevent the cake from smashing down against the knife. Cover leftover cake with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Optional Toppings

Pair this beautiful cake with:

Berries Bananas Cool whip Scoop of vanilla ice cream Shredded coconut Drizzle with raspberry syrup

Perfect for 4th of July

Looking back as well, I realized I could have added blue food coloring to either the cake or pineapple whip and made it even more patriotic looking for the fourth of July! It’s always fun to doll up a delicious dessert for a holiday. You’ll be a big hit bringing this to your family or friend Fourth of July gathering. READ MORE: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

There are several other ways to enjoy a slice of cake. You might even want to make a few and offer a sampler cake platter at your next dessert night.

Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is rich, gooey and so quick to make! Perfect for when those chocolate cravings hit. Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are perfect for a party. It’s a fun ice cream illusion without all the mess and melting. 4th of July Cake is another fun way to celebrate Independence Day. Chilled with festive colors inside. Fresh Strawberry Cake is perfect year-round. It’s loaded with strawberries, both in the cake and on top. Ridiculously Delicious Chocolate Cake is perfect for the holidays. Simple, yet sinfully decadent. Ridiculously delicious!