By Bring Pineapple Glazed Poke Cake to your table with an easy method and crowd-pleasing taste. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike.
Pineapple Glazed Poke Cake captures the essence of desserts|cakes while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Pineapple Glazed Poke Cake becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
1 20 oz.can Crushed Pineapple
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
1 Package Instant Vanilla Pudding ( 4 serving size)
4 eggs
¾ cup Vegetable Oil
1 Vanilla Bean Pod, split in half, vanilla scraped with spoon or 1TBSP Vanilla Extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp butter melted
Confectioners Glaze: Combine ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cold milk; whisk until completely combined. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
How To Make Pineapple Glazed Poke Cake
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
Drain pineapple; measure ¾ cup juice to use with cake mix.
Reserve remaining juice for the soaking mixture.
Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and ¾ cup pineapple juice in large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Scrape half of a vanilla bean pod; combine with cake batter or mix 1 tablespoon vanilla extract into the cake batter.
Fold in crushed pineapple.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Soaking Mixture:
Combine remaining pineapple juice, powdered sugar and melted butter in a small bowl while the cake is baking.
Scrape the 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 the pan.
Pour soaking mixture over cake (NOTE: if soaking mixture begins to pool, poke additional holes). Allow to cool in pan 30 to 40 minutes, then flip cake upside down onto serving platter; remove pan. Cool completely then drizzle with Confectioners Glaze, if desired.
PREPARATION STEPS
Preheat oven to 350F.
Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and ¾ cup pineapple juice in large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Fold in crushed pineapple.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Combine remaining pineapple juice, powdered sugar and melted butter in a small bowl while the cake is baking.
Pour soaking mixture over cake (NOTE: if soaking mixture begins to pool, poke additional holes)
Allow to cool in pan 30 to 40 minutes, then flip cake upside down onto serving platter; remove pan
Cool completely then drizzle with Confectioners Glaze, if desired.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~320 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Coffee; Tea; Vanilla ice cream; Fresh berries
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
