Pineapple Poke Cake Recipes

PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
• Wait momentarily before adding the eggs so you don't scramble them. Add the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
• Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and stir until just combined, don't overmix.
• Add the crushed pineapple and stir to combine. (Reserve the juice for the glaze.)
• Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
• Bake for about 36 to 41 minutes (I baked 39 minutes), or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.*
• Set cake on a wire rack to cool momentarily while you make the glaze.
• In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 3 to 4 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice, and whisk vigorously until smooth and combined. Depending on glaze consistency and preference, you may need to play with the sugar and juice ratios slightly; set glaze aside.
• Using a small paring knife, poke the cake in about 25 spots, lightly twisting the knife with each poke. You don't need to make craters or get too wild poking because the glaze finds a way to soak in.
• Evenly pour glaze over the cake. If glaze is pooling near the sides of pan, use a spatula to push it back up into the center and then use the spatula to 'squish' it down into the holes. Even if it looks like there's too much glaze, it eventually soaks in.
• The longer you can let it soak (overnight is optimal) before slicing and serving the cake, the better.
• Cake will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat cake mix, 1 1/4 cup water, vegetable oil, and egg whites together in a bowl using an electric mixer in medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 29 to 34 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Stir pineapple-flavored gelatin with boiling water in a bowl until dissolved; stir in cold water.
• Poke holes into cake using a skewer or straw; spoon gelatin mixture evenly over cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Mix pineapple and pudding mix in a bowl; fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly over chilled cake; refrigerate at least 2 more hours.

PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple and brown sugar. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated; 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. , For frosting, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cake. Spread whipped topping over pudding. Store in the refrigerator.

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake according to package directions using oil, eggs and water.
• Bake in greased and floured 9X13 pan.
• When cool, punch holes in cake with handle of wooden spoon.
• Pour pineapple over top of cake.
• Combine cream cheese, pudding and milk; beat until smooth and thick enough to spread.
• Spread over top of cake.
• Top with whipped topping, coconut and nuts.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.