Pineapple Poke Cake

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This pineapple poke cake is so creamy and delicious. It has plenty of pineapple and soaks in sweetened condensed milk, almost like a tres leches cake. The best part is that it is super simple to make with the help of a cake mix. You just have to bake one up to see for yourself.

If you are in the mood for a fun fruity dessert, but you don’t have all day to make it, you are in the right place. This pineapple poke cake has crushed pineapple both in the cake itself and the frosting, plus a can of condensed milk soaks into the cake, making it out of this world tasty.

I have been on a bit of a pineapple kick lately. I have always loved the fruit, but it has gone to a new level lately.

It seems I can’t leave the grocery store without two fresh pineapples to cut and eat throughout the week. Then, there are always a few cans in the pantry as well.

We wouldn’t want to run out! There is just something about that bright tropical flavor that draws me in.

Maybe I am trying to escape the midwestern winter by allowing my tastebuds to go on a tropical vacation. Whatever the reason, they are good alone and even better in baked goods!

Making the Cake

It really doesn’t get simpler than this recipe. You start with a cake mix, so there is almost no measuring to do.

Pick up your favorite brand of yellow cake mix and make the batter like the box describes. But before you put it in the pan, you stir in a big ole can of crushed pineapple.

You don’t even drain it. Just open it up and pour it in. Not only are you getting all of that yummy fruit, but the juices are adding so much moisture to the mix.

You know this isn’t going to be a dry cake!

Once the cake is baked, you take the back of a spoon and poke some holes throughout the cake. Then you pour a can of condensed milk over that baby and let it soak into all of those holes while the cake is still warm.

I know, right?!

Now let it cool completely and soak up that creamy goodness. It’s hard not to dig in as is, but there is still one last step, and you’ll want to do it.

Once the cake is cooled. Drain a small can of crushed pineapple and stir it into a tub of Cool Whip.

Spread that mixture over the top and chill the cake until you are ready to serve. It is the perfect mix of everything creamy and delicious.

I am telling you, this is one you have to make! It would be great for Easter or any of your summer parties.

My family went nuts over it. So I think I am going to have to pick up the ingredients to make another one soon.

More Cake Recipes to Try

If you would like a more elegant pineapple cake, try making a haleakala cake. It has layers of white cake and pineapple filling in a homemade fluffy white frosting.

Or make a pig pickin cake with mandarin oranges and pineapple for anther simple 9×13-inch style cake.

For another poke cake, try my Oreo poke cake. I made it again recently, and it’s still a hit. Maybe this year is going to be the year of the poke cake?

For more inspirations, check out my collection of cake recipes. There is sure to be something you will love.

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