Coconut Poke Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Coconut Poke Cake recipe is a delightful dessert that combines a moist cake with a creamy coconut filling. It’s perfect for coconut lovers and is sure to impress at any gathering.

The cake is easy to prepare and features a simple method of poking holes in the cake to allow the coconut mixture to soak in, creating a rich flavor and texture.

Delicious Coconut Poke Cake Recipe

This cake recipe results in a light and fluffy coconut poke cake that is topped with whipped cream and shredded coconut. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and it takes an additional 30 minutes to bake, serving approximately 12 people.

Ingredients

1 box of white cake mix
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Prepare the Cake: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
Make the Coconut Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup of shredded coconut. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Prepare the Topping: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Slice and enjoy!