HOW TO MAKE A POKE CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Bake a white cake according to package directions in a 9" x 13" prepared baking pan. We really like Duncan Hines brand but any white cake mix brand will work. Cool and poke holes in it. I've always used the end of a wooden spoon to poke the holes. Poke as many holes as you like but make sure they are spaced out across the top of the cake.
• In a small saucepan, boil crushed pineapple with juice, 1 cup white sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for a few minutes.
• Then pour pineapple mixture over cooled cake. This will fill up the holes that you've poked in the cake.
• In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and pecans.
• Mix thoroughly and spread evenly across the top of the cake.
• Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours before serving. Refrigerate overnight to give the cake the best flavor. Refrigerate any leftovers. Can be served cold from the fridge or heated for a few seconds in the microwave.

Steps:

• Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9"-x-13" baking pan with cooking spray. Prepare cake according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean, 20 minutes. Let cool.
• Make filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until no lumps remain. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth, then add in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Fold in whipped cream until just combined.
• Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over cake. Pour filling over and use a rubber spatula to push into holes. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.