Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 2h 30m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For garnish, optional:

Nutritional Information

532
calories
22g
fat
79g
carbohydrates
8g
protein
77mg
cholesterol
453mg
sodium
Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

Recipe Description

Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake is mouth-wateringly delicious and easy to make with just eight ingredients. It is sweet, lemony, moist, and topped with a generous spread of whipped topping. Pineapple and lemon complement each other in this festive yet simple cake. With pretty lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish, this light and bright cake is a favorite at holidays and casual family get-togethers.   

The recipe is pretty straightforward. Just rip open a box of lemon cake mix and add it into a bowl. Add in the eggs, butter, and milk and beat together until smooth and combined. Pour the prepared batter into a cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Once baked, poke holes all around the cake. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and crushed pineapple with its juice and pour over the warm cake. Refrigerate until chilled, then top with a whipped topping. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if you wish. Serve cold and enjoy!  

To make the Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    5

    Step 1 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.

  2. 2

    Prepare batter

    2 min
    Step 2 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    To a large bowl, add 1 box lemon cake mix, 3 extra-large eggs, ⅓ cup melted butter, and 1 cup milk. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients at low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into cake pan

    1 min
    Step 3 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

  4. 4

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 4 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Poke holes

    2 min
    Step 5 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    While the cake is still in the pan, use the end of a wooden spoon or a chopstick to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake.

  6. 6

    Combine condensed milk and pineapple

    2 min
    Step 6 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    To a medium bowl, add 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 1 can crushed pineapple along with its juice and mix to combine.

  7. 7

    Pour over cake

    1 min
    Step 7 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Pour the prepared mixture over the warm cake.

  8. 8

    Chill

    2h
    Step 8 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Cover and transfer to a fridge for 2 hours or until chilled.

  9. 9

    Cover cake with topping

    2 min
    Step 9 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Top the chilled cake with whipped topping.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

    Cut the cake into slices and serve garnished with lemon and mint if you wish.

This Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake is an easy and luscious recipe to make for any and all occasions. It’s sweet, moist, and delicious. Give this recipe a try soon and come back to tell us what you think.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Daisy
November 11, 2024
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Wow! This cake is a total showstopper! I made it for a party, and everyone kept asking for the recipe. The combo of lemon and pineapple is just divine!

Rafael Gómez
August 31, 2024
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Hice este pastel para el cumpleaños de mi esposa, y fue un éxito total. La combinación de limón y piña es espectacular. Todos en la fiesta quedaron encantados con lo fresco y rico que estaba. Definitivamente lo volveré a repetir.

Quinn
March 5, 2024
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This cake was loved. I made it for my husband's birthday, and everyone asked for seconds. The lemon and pineapple flavors are so refreshing together. It's simple to prepare, too. Just mix and bake. I will make again for sure.

Fiona
September 1, 2023
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This poke cake is amazing for summer BBQs! My kids loved it, super easy to make!

Yasmine Johnson
August 3, 2023
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So deliciously refreshing!

Zachary Thompson
March 25, 2023
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Delightful! I made this for my friend's birthday, and everyone gobbled it up in seconds. The pineapple and lemon combo is just perfect! Will make it again for sure!

Isabel Garcia
November 2, 2022
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El pastel de piña y limón es simplemente fantástico. Hice esta receta para una reunión familiar y fue un éxito total. La combinación de sabores es perfecta y fácil de preparar, ¡me encantó!

Richard Thompson
October 30, 2022
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Deliciously moist cake!

Rita
September 6, 2022
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Delightful! This cake became a hit at our family gathering. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavors. It was so easy to prepare, and I was thankful I could whip it up quickly!

Nancy
June 10, 2022
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So delicious, wow!

Athina
March 8, 2022
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This is mouth-wateringly delicious cake! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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