Coconut Poke Cake
A moist and flavorful coconut poke cake that evokes joyful memories and is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cool whip
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the cake following the instructions on the box for the yellow cake mix. Allow it to cool in the pan.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake with a fork.
- Mix together the coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk until well blended. Pour it over the cake, filling the holes.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Whip the cool whip, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Spread the coconut topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish with additional sweetened shredded coconut on top.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For a tropical twist, add crushed pineapple or use a different flavored cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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