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Pineapple Poke Cake Recipe

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This delicious dessert refreshes all 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 Recipe

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

Yield: 20 Servings

20 25 45

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
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

Directions

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 near 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. Yield: 20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 180 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 313 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pineapple Poke Cake in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p17

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Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by Vicks6

After reading all the reviews, I made this cake but I used a pineapple cake mix, and I doubled the amount of pineapple and brown sugar. Next time I won't boil off as much of the pineapple juice. It is a very refreshing cake. I would make this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by tchr90

I have made this several times for family gatherings and everyone loves it! My sister-in-law even asked for the recipe. We all thought it was perfect the way it is!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2011 by Netizen

Boxed mixes and frozen whipped toppings, including Cool Whip Free (look at the ingredients for partially hydrogenated oils) have TRANS FATS and they are NOT healthy!

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by oteri

Wouldn't this be yummy, too, with carrot cake? mmmmmm . . .

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by imjstagrl0814

I do not like pineapple, however this cake is delicious! If you are a big pineapple fan, I would suggest doubling the pineapple and brown sugar. That way you are sure to get pineapple in every bite! Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by nisey1000

I made this cake for out of town company, They all loved it and couldn't get enough. There weren't any left overs.

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by DonnaLadley

I made this for work and everyone went back for seconds. I will make it again.

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2010 by lanacoates@verizon.net

Everyone loved this recipe! I doubled the pineapple and brown sugar topping, and I used regular pudding (3 oz size) and regular topping, since none of us like the sugar free versions. It was a hit and a "keeper".

Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by ruppie

very yummy dessert....the whole family loved it....I did use a pineapple cake mix and also doubled the pinapple using tidbits instead of crushed. really gave it an awesome pinapple flavor.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by janicespearson

My husband too is a diabetic,so I adjusted the receipe with reduced sugar cake mix,sugar free pudding & whipped topping although I did not use the brown sugar substitute. I thought it was great, he thought it should have more pineapple. But the good thing is his blood suger did not zoom this morning. So I will definatly make it again.

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