PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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 in 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.