Description
Indulge in the bright and tropical flavors of Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make cake combines a moist butter or yellow cake base with luscious layers of creamy coconut pudding and sweet crushed pineapple. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut, this poke cake not only looks impressive but also delivers a refreshing taste that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or just treating yourself, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box butter or yellow cake mix
- 2 packages coconut cream instant pudding mix
- 1 can 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 your oven to 350°F. Prepare the cake mix by combining it with the reserved pineapple juice (add water if needed to reach one cup). Bake according to package instructions.
- Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
- In another bowl, mix milk with pudding mix until thickened. Fold in drained pineapple and sweetened coconut flakes.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the warm cake and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Before serving, spread whipped topping on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg