Pineapple Poke Cake

This pineapple poke cake recipe relies on a sweet layer of pudding and a lemon gelatin-soaked cake creating a crowd-pleasing cake for any occasion.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (6 ounce) package pineapple-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
• 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.75 cup cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Beat cake mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and egg whites together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine 1 cup boiling water and pineapple-flavored gelatin in a bowl until gelatin dissolved; stir in 3/4 cup cold water.

Step 5

Poke holes in cake using a skewer or straw; spoon gelatin mixture evenly over cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 6

Combine pineapple and pudding mix in a bowl; fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over chilled cake; refrigerate at least 2 hours more.