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Chestnut Mascarpone Delight

Chestnut Mascarpone Delight

Tropical Pineapple Juice Cake: a moist, easy poke cake with a sweet buttery syrup. Just 45 mins to bake a taste of paradise—your family's new favorite Chestnut Mascarpone Delight-alternative dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling & Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 299
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice for syrup
  • 4 tbsp. melted butter hot

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Fork for poking
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, 3/4 cup pineapple juice, and eggs, and mix for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  4. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar and 3/4 cup pineapple juice, then add hot melted butter and mix until smooth.
  6. Poke holes all over the warm cake with a fork, then pour 2/3 of the syrup evenly over the cake and let it soak for 15 minutes.
  7. Invert the cake onto a serving platter, pour the remaining syrup over the top, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 78mgSugar: 31gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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