Pineapple Poke Cake

Submitted by Lise in Indiana

"Tastes like a pineapple upside down cake, but simplified."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 14 ounces crushed pineapple
• 1⁄2 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Gease and/or line with parchment a 13 X 9 cake pan.
2. Mix eggs, sugar, crushed pineapple, baking soda, flour and salt together. Do NOT drain pineapple juice.
3. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 for 40-45min. Top will be golden/dark brown when done.
4. Once cake is completely cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork.
5. To make sauce, briefly boil together the sugar, cream, and butter. Off heat, add vanilla. last.
6. Pour sauce evenly over entire cake. Allow to absorb sauce.
7. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.