Lemon-Pineapple Angel Cake
A simple no-bake dessert featuring a light angel food cake layered with a creamy, tangy frosting made from whipped topping, lemon pudding, and crushed pineapple. This easy-to-assemble cake is served chilled, making it a refreshing treat for any occasion.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 216 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1 pcsangel food cake, store-bought, lemon-flavored or plain
- 226 gwhipped topping, thawed
- 567 gcrushed pineapple, canned, in juice, undrained
- 96 ginstant lemon pudding mix
Equipment
large bowl · spatula · serving platter · serrated knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the angel food cake on a large serving platter or cake stand.
About 1 min
- 2
Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice the cake horizontally into three even layers.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A bread knife works well for this task.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the instant lemon pudding mix and the entire can of undrained crushed pineapple.
About 2 min
- 4
Stir the mixture with a spatula until the pudding powder is fully dissolved and it begins to thicken.
About 2 min
- 5
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pineapple mixture until it is just combined and no streaks remain.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to overmix, as this can deflate the whipped topping.
- 6
Place the bottom layer of the cake onto the platter and spread about one-third of the frosting evenly across its surface.
About 1 min
- 7
Carefully place the middle cake layer on top and spread another third of the frosting over it.
About 1 min
- 8
Position the final cake layer on top.
About 1 min
- 9
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the entire cake, smoothing it with a spatula.
About 2 min
- 10
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: For best results, chill for up to 4 hours to let the flavors fully meld.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 215.9kcal
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Carbs
- 39g
- Fat
- 5.9g
- Fibre
- 0.9g
- Sugar
- 24.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
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