Skinny Funfetti Poke Cake – Lower-Calorie Dessert
This skinny funfetti poke cake is a lightened up version of a delicious classic. Light and fluffy, and perfect for the summertime.
I’ve had Funfetti cake in the past, and also poke cakes, but bringing the two together is pure magic. If you’ve ever had a poke cake before, then you’ll know what I mean. The gelatin adds a special moisture to the cake that will make you want to keep eating it over and over. It all starts with the box of Funfetti cake mix, but rather than adding the oil and eggs that the box recipe calls for, I substituted them for a cup of vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt instead. When I made this cake for my family they had no idea that I made any changes to the cake to make it healthier because it was just as delicious.
What is a poke cake?
True to its name, a poke cake is a cake that you poke holes in after baking. The holes are then filled with a liquid or filling, such as liquid gelatin, condensed milk, pudding or a purée.
Making a poke cake is a pretty simple process. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and spraying a 9″x13″ pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, add the the cake mix, Greek yogurt and water. Mix until well blended, then pour cake mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes. Once the cake has cooled, use that back of a wooden spoon, or a fork, and poke holes throughout the cake.
In a small bowl, prepare the gelatin. Store the gelatin and boiling water until the gelatin has dissolved, then stir in the cold water. Pour the gelatin all over the entire cake, filling the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Once cake is done refrigerating, defrost the tub of whipped topping and spread over the top of the cake as frosting.
How do I store a poke cake?
Poke cakes need to be refrigerated whether they are filled or covered in gelatin, pudding, or something else. Store your poke cake, in an air tight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze a poke cake?
Yes! However, I would suggest freezing before adding the gelatin and whipped topping. Once you’re ready to remove from freezer it will take about 2-3 hours to thaw.
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Ingredients for Skinny Funfetti Poke Cake
- Funfetti cake mix
- Fat free vanilla greek yogurt
- Water
- Sugar free gelatin
- Water
- Sugar free whipped topping
Calories per serving (1 slice): 202
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Skinny Funfetti Poke Cake - Lower-Calorie Dessert
Ingredients
For Cake
- 1 15.25 oz box Funfetti cake mix
- 1 cup fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
For Gelatin
- 1 0.6 oz box sugar-free gelatin (I used strawberry)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
For Frosting
- 1 8 oz tub sugar-free whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
For Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, water, and Greek yogurt. Mix for about 1 minute or until well blended. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Check with toothpick in center to see if done. Let cool.
- Once cake is cooled, pierced cake all over. Use a fork, or back of wooden spoon.
For Gelatin
- In a small bowl, stir in gelatin and boiling water until smooth. Once gelatin is dissolved, stir in cold water.
- Pour over cake. Refrigerate for 2 hours (or overnight). Frost with thawed whipped topping.
- Enjoy! Store covered in refrigerator.
Notes
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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I really like poke cakes a lot and I have been saying to make it for a very long time. What would you replace the cake mix with if you are to make it all from scratch as these cake mixes are so many different ones. It looks divine and I really would love to make this this weekend with my little 12 year old baker 😉 Thank you so much for sharing!
I haven’t made it completely from scratch, but this Funfetti cake mix is pretty awesome. 🙂
I’ve never tried a poke cake before, but it sounds delicious. Making it skinnier is such a great idea!
Thanks! We love it!
This skinny funfetti poke cake will be so fun to make with my girls. They will also love eating it as well and I’m loving that it isn’t loaded with sugar like most poke cakes. .
I hope you enjoy making this with your girls. My kids love it.
I’ve never actually made or even tried a poke cake before but I am totally intrigued by the process. This one looks delicious and full of so many great colors!
Thanks! It’s super moist and tasty!
This looks like an easy and definitely fun cake to make. Thanks!!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I am so excited about this cake. It will be perfect for my niece’s unicorn-themed birthday party this summer!
It would make a great birthday party cake. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
I also had both cake and poke cakes separately but never together. So I expect nothing less than a good load of tasty magic now! 🙂 Delicious dessert that looks so good!
Thank you! It’s super delicious!
What a festive cake! Those vibrant colors make this such a fun dessert for the summer, and I’m a sucker for Funfetti. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! It’s a great summer cake.
This is such a pretty cake! I also love that you used greek yogurt to help balance the sugar and fat in the cake without giving up on making sure it is nice and moist. I can’t wait to give this substitution a try!
Thanks, I hope you like it. It’s still moist and delicious without the eggs or oil.
This cake looks absolutely irresistible; I’m struggling to believe that each slide is only worth just over 200 calories!
I know, it’s awesome! 🙂
This is such a pretty cake. I’ve never had a poke cake or used a funfetti mix before but I’d love to try this recipe!
I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
I’m sure my kids will go gaga over this funfetti cake. I can enjoy it as this is a low calorie. Cake loos fabulous.
Thank you! It’s great tasting and hard to tell it’s even low calorie.
This is such a fun idea , and even if we wouldn’t be able to eat it because of the high content of sugar, gluten and dairy, I more than appreciate the thought that went into creating it.
Thanks, Beth!
Oh, such a fun and colorful cake. This will be the perfect birthday cake for little girls. 🙂
Thanks, Anita!
I am beyond excited for this cake, it will be so perfect for my cousins party that coming up. Thank you!
That’s great! 🙂
This is such a great idea of making this healthier! I love the addition of the greek yogurt!
Thank you! 🙂
A moist cake is always delicious and enjoyable, and poke cake is ideal for these results. This is such a pretty cake, and sounds utterly yummy. Perfect for a fantastic pudding.
Thanks! 🙂
I’ve never made a poke cake but it looks like a lot of fun to make and of course super fun to eat. My kids will love helping me make this too!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy. 🙂