Poke cakes are simple, delicious, and fun to make. If you love moist delicious cakes, then this cake is for you. Pineapple Bundt Poke Cake is a flavorful and moist cake. Pineapple fans will go crazy for this cake!
My kids were going at this as soon as it was cooled off. The combination of the vanilla bean and crushed pineapple makes me feel like I am in the tropics. If I could just get the weather to be 20 degrees warmer, then it would be Paradise!
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What is a Poke Cake?
It’s just like the name implies, you literally poke holes in the cake. I like to use the handle of a wooden spoon, it’s the perfect shape for making holes. You want them to be big enough to soak up the liquid. Then you pour whatever filling that you are making into the holes you just created and top with frosting or topping and garnish. The filling can be pudding, sweetened condensed milk, jello….your imagination is the limit.
It finally feels like Spring here in Maine with 75 degrees temperature, so I am not complaining at all. Lunches on the bay, with a cool breeze. Happy Hours on the weekends with friends, I can feel summer right around the corner.
What is a Bundt Cake?
A Bundt cake is any type of cake that is baked in a Bundt pan. You may be eye-rolling or saying “C’mon Nettie…duh,” but there are quite a few differences between a Bundt and a regular cake pan. To start, Bundts can come in all different shapes, sizes, and designs (though round with grooved edges is really the most popular).
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A very dear friend gave me this recipe years ago and I have made it many times. Very popular, easy to make and the compliments keep coming. A great potluck dessert.
This Pineapple Cake from scratch is a tropical dream come true! It’s an easy to make, seriously moist, deliciously fluffy, homemade pineapple cake. Yes, I even dare say, it’s the best pineapple cake!
I did want to try fresh pineapple in the cake but I chose to stick with the canned for a softer texture and more consistent result.
Check out my newest video! It’s so easy it is to make this delicious Pineapple Bundt Poke Cake!
I made this for Easter and everyone said it was amazing! I made mine in a bundt pan. They were asking for the recipe.
This would be the perfect dessert to serve this Easter Sunday. Or make it for your mom/dad/spouse/partner/grandmas/grandpas birthday – it is a cake everyone will love!
I think that you will love this cake, I know because my whole family totally loved it, we ate it for 3 days in a row and couldn’t get enough.
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS DELICIOUS DESSERT:
Vanilla bean seeds may be substituted for vanilla extract in this recipe. One vanilla bean is equivalent to 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract. If a recipe only calls for one teaspoon of vanilla extract, slice the seed in thirds and only split and scrape one-third of the bean, while storing the remaining two-thirds.
- Maple Syrup. My go-to substitute for vanilla extract is maple syrup. …
- Almond Extract. Almond extract is significantly more potent than vanilla, but it will provide a similar flavor profile if you use it sparingly.
- Bourbon, Brandy or Rum.
- Other Spices.
- Instant Coffee or Espresso Powder.
- Citrus Zest.
Can I Use Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Pineapple?
Here is a conversion for 1 cup size can of pineapple with juice, substitute 1/2 cup fresh chopped pineapple and 1/2 cup diluted pineapple juice or just plain water (and you can even flavor it with lemon if you are looking for a bit of tartness).
More Poke Cakes that you may like:
- Christmas Poke Cake
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
- PINEAPPLE BUNDT POKE CAKE
- Pineapple Coconut Poke Bundt Cake
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Pineapple Bundt Poke Cake
A delicious moist pineapple cake that is loved by all!
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
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
- Confectioners Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Spray 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 the 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 a toothpick inserted in center 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 in the cake).
- Allow to cool in pan 30 to 40 minutes, then flip cake upside down onto serving platter; remove pan.
- Cool completely then drizzle with glaze, if desired.
- Confectioner’s Glaze: Combine ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cold milk; whisk until completely combined. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12 slicesServing Size
1 sliceAmount Per Serving Calories 631Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 65mgSodium 367mgCarbohydrates 117gFiber 4gSugar 94gProtein 6g
The recipe doesn’t say how much pineapple juice to measure out. Can you help with this?
Never mind, found I have to drain crushed pineapple. Thanks any way.
I’ve made poke cakes before but never with pineapple and never using a bundt shape. This looks delicious. It’ll have to make an appearance the next time I entertain.
It disappeared before I could blink, but you know how it is having 6 teens in the house! Enjoy! Nettie
Where fo I buy want llama beans and what do you mean srape.for the pineapple bund cake
You can buy Vanilla Beans in the grocery stores, split the bean in half and scrape out the inside. Add to cake batter. Nettie
Vanilla bean
Going to make this what do you do if you don’t have vanilla bean
Add one Tbsp vanilla instead vanilla bean. Nettie
Vanilla beans are about $10 if not more, I’ll stick with the vanilla
I love to bake! Can’t wait to try this one
I love to bake too, this cake is always a big hit! Nettie
I love to Bake also, and made this Pineapple Poke cake for our church coffee bar and there were many raves about it and nothing left, Also made cookies, a Peach coffee cake, the only one that was gone was the poke cake. Thank you
I am so happy everybody loved it!
Gorgeous cake I made it in a square and made it for first time today it’s lovely with perfect moist texture and so easy to make. It’s a keeper I’ll definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi Janey! I am so happy that you enjoyed this delicious cake, always fun to make into different shapes! Nettie
do you make pudding according to pudding directions.your reciepe doesn’t call for any milk
Ric,
No addition of milk, Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and 3/4 cup pineapple juice in large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Nettie
This is the second time I made this recipe. I kept it in the oven a little longer – oh 4 minutes and certainly let it cool over 40 minutes. It is so moist. But I just got back from across the street to the neighbors house and delivered their Christmas present and a half gallon of Blue Bunney Vanilla Ice Cream. Thanks for the recipe Nettie and I’ll follow you on Pinterest — my Sister Jean, my son’s girl friend and two nieces are cracking up getting me interested in cooking. I’m retired and my wife is not, so — I’d like to put a meal on the table when she returns from work. I’m a wood shop guy, so I’m trying … you make it look easy and encourage us shop rats. LOL!
That is so wonderful Robert! You will be baking more with more practice, it’s great to start off with these easy recipes and then gradually take the bigger steps. I have some wonderful crock pot recipes on my site, just put everything in a crock pot and then you can go work in your shop, come back hours later and you will have a beautiful meal for you and your wife! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Nettie
I’ve made this three times and there is never any left over. Now the relatives come a runnin’ when make this Pineapple bundt cake. My husband says even the smell of it cooking taste good.
I have made this cake three times now too. I adapted your recipe to add another can of sliced pineapples that I bake with brown sugar and butter in the oven, along side of the bundt cake. Then I use them to decorate the cake (after you’ve cooled and turned it out of the pan) with adding maraschino cherries to each slice for a tradition look. Then I glaze the top with the juices left from cooking the sliced pineapple. AWESOME! Thanks for the recipe as it truly is so nice and most and tasty!
Oh Donna! Sounds just amazing! Nettie
This looks amazing!!
This looks like such a nice moist cake. I can’t wait to make this for my mom.
I have made this three times this summer. Amen. Now I’m going to go work out forever.
I havent had a bundt cake in years. This one sounds so good. I am sure this is delicious.
I’m going to make this to night…what kind of cooking spray to use for the bundt pan? Thanks for responding.
I use Pam or Vegetable Spray.
This cake is absolutely amazing!! I’ve already made it twice, and everyone loved it!!
I tyed the pineapple bundt cake and it fell apart did I take it out of the bunt pan too early
Did you allow the cake to completely cool before flipping out of the pan?
People, please read the recipe through, twice or more if necessary before you ask questions
I would love to make this but there is so much vegetable oil. Is there any substitute we can use for the oil?
Maybe apple sauce or melted butter?
I used coconut oil and it did great!
Recipe calls for tablespoons of vanilla. Do you mean teaspoons
yes, tablespoon
Hello, I was only barely able to squeeze out 3/4 cup of juice from the can and don’t have any left over for the next step. I have an extra can of just juice I can use, but how much would you say is usually remaining? Thank you!
about a 1/4 cup
This looks delicious! Can I make ahead and freeze it?
Hi Pam,
I have never frozen one before, so if you do, make sure that it is completely cooled off. Wrap really well in saran wrap, then in foil. Good Luck! Nettie
Thank you for your quick response! I’ll let you know how it turns out. I’m only freezing it for a week.
Hi Pam,
It should work out fine for you then.
Nettie
I’ve made this a number of times and love this cake! It’s very moist and delicious.
Thank you Cindy! So happy you enjoyed it! Nettie
Just to make sure I understand correctly. ..you’re saying that 1/2 vanilla bean is equal to 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract?
That is correct Pam. Nettie
This cake looks amazing. I love pineapple upside down cake but think this cake would be even better and perfect for my Easter table.
Thank you Julie! Happy Easter <3 Nettie
This recipe was a hit for my birthday! Not only tasty but so quick and easy to make.
Hi , would 2/3 C. oil and 3 eggs work ,? that’s what I do for lemon bundt cake with a box of vanilla pudding and comes out great.
Love Love this recipe, moist, easy, Delicious, didn’t last long. I wish I could show you my pictures.
Thank you Gloria, so happy that you enjoyed this wonderful cake! Nettie
I made this this past weekend to take to a friends . It was absolutely delicious! I will make again and again. Next time though I am going to try layering the bottom of the pan with Pineapple slices and cherries just like an upside down cake.
Greetings!
Has anyone used a silicon Bundt pan for this cake? If so, any advice/tips?