PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Pineapple Poke Cake image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix - 4.5 cup serving size
1/2 c water
2 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 c milk
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1 - 20 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 c packed brown sugar
FROSTING
1 pkg coconut instant pudding mix - 4.5 cup serving size
1 c milk
couple drops coconut extract, optional
1 - 8 oz tub cool whip

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. For frosting: In a small bowl, beat milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in the cool whip. Chill for 10 - 15 minutes. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with coconut if desired...
7. Enjoy!