Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with sweet pineapple and creamy coconut, making it a perfect treat for gatherings, barbecues, or a simple indulgence at home. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes, this poke cake is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just 40 minutes of prep time, you can create a luscious dessert that brings sunshine to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box butter or yellow cake mix
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) coconut cream instant pudding mix
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple (drained, juice reserved)
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cake mix using reserved pineapple juice and water as needed; bake in a 9×13 inch pan until golden.
- Once baked, poke holes all over the warm cake using the end of a spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mixes until thickened; fold in crushed pineapple and sweetened coconut.
- Pour filling over the poked cake; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Top chilled cake with whipped topping and sprinkle toasted coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg