How to Make Pineapple Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this Pineapple Poke Cake. This dessert is a perfect combination of moist cake, sweet pineapple, and creamy whipped topping, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck, or simply craving a tropical treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (6 ounce) package pineapple-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 117mg