Pineapple Poke Cake

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sandra Etelamaki, Ishpeming, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Mar. 30, 2023

This delicious dessert is especially refreshing on a hot day, but we enjoy it year-round. With several store-bought ingredients, it’s a snap to prepare any time. –Sandra Etelamaki of Ishpeming, Michigan

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Pineapple Poke Cake

Yield:20 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • frosting:
    • 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
    • 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
    • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  2. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple and brown sugar. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil until most of the liquid is evaporated, 4-5 minutes; cool slightly. Remove cake from the oven; place on a wire rack. Poke holes in warm cake with a fork. Spoon pineapple mixture evenly over cake; cool completely.
  4. For frosting, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spread over cake. Spread whipped topping over pudding. Store in the refrigerator.
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