Pineapple Poke Cake
Delicious pineapple poke bundt cake.
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 42 mins
- Serves
- 16
- Calories
- 330
Ingredients
- 1 box (2 layer) yellow cake mix
- 1 package (4 serving size) Vanilla Flavored Instant Pudding
- 4 egg(s)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 vanilla bean pod, split in half
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Steps to Sunshine!
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
- Drain pineapple; measure 3/4 cup juice to use with cake mix. Reserve remaining juice for soaking mixture.
- Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and 3/4 cup pineapple juice in large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Scrape half vanilla bean pod; combine with cake batter or mix 1 tablespoon vanilla extract into cake batter. Fold in crushed pineapple. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Combine remaining pineapple juice, powdered sugar and melted butter in a small bowl while cake is baking. Scrape other half of vanilla bean pod and mix with juice mixture or stir in remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Remove cake from oven and set on a wire rack. Poke holes in cake with skewer at ½-inch intervals while still hot and in pan. Pour soaking mixture over cake (NOTE: if soaking mixture begins to pool, poke additional holes). Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes, then flip cake upside down onto serving platter; remove pan. Cool completely then drizzle with glaze, if desired.Confectioner’s Glaze: Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cold milk; whisk until completely combined. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
The Recipe’s Story
If you’re in the mood for a dessert that’s both easy to make and sure to impress, look no further than a pineapple poke cake! This easy dessert recipe puts a tropical twist on a classic cake. The crushed pineapple and pineapple juice makes this cake so moist and flavorful. It’s the perfect treat that will have everyone asking for the recipe—and have you hitting the share button.
What is a poke cake?
A poke cake is simply a regular cake, but after it comes out of the oven, you poke a ton of little holes in it—usually with something like a skewer or the back of a spoon. Then you pour something flavorful over it, like syrup, juice, or pudding. The liquid soaks into the holes and spreads through the cake, making it super moist and full of flavor. In this recipe, you pour a pineapple juice mixture into the holes, making this a pineapple poke cake. This retro dessert became popular in the ‘70s, especially when people started experimenting with Jell-O. It’s easy to see why it’s still a favorite today!
Can I use a different type of cake mix for my pineapple poke cake?
Totally! This poke cake recipe calls for yellow cake mix because it pairs well with the pineapple, but you can certainly switch it up. White cake mix works great for something a little lighter, or even a pineapple-flavored cake mix if you’re going all-in on the tropical vibes. Just keep in mind that whatever you choose will slightly change the overall flavor, but that’s the fun part of customizing a recipe to make it your own!
What if I don’t have a bundt pan?
If you don’t have a bundt pan for this pineapple poke cake recipe, you can definitely use a regular 9×13-inch baking dish instead. Just keep in mind that the baking time might be a little shorter, so just keep an eye on it and check for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean around 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven. You’ll still get the same moist, pineapple-filled cake, just in a more traditional rectangular shape.
What’s the benefit of using DOLE® Canned Crushed Pineapple?
DOLE® Canned Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice is the ideal choice for this easy dessert recipe because it offers both convenience and quality in one package. You get two key ingredients in one can—perfectly crushed pineapple and natural pineapple juice. No need to spend extra time chopping, crushing, or juicing a fresh pineapple. DOLE® Canned Crushed Pineapple is filled with all the deliciousness you find in whole pineapples, but SO much more convenient. Why spend more time prepping when you could be enjoying your tropical cake?!
How do I store leftovers?
If you somehow have leftover poke cake (props for your self-control), just cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil and keep it in the fridge. It should stay fresh for about 3-4 days. You might find that the cake gets even better as it sits since the flavors soak in more. If you want to save it longer, you can also freeze it in slices—just wrap them up well and pop them in an airtight container.
Now that you’ve got the answers to all your questions, you’re ready to dive into making this pineapple poke cake. Happy baking!
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