Description
This ultra-moist coconut poke cake is soaked in a rich cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk mixture, topped with whipped topping and a snowy layer of coconut. A chilled, creamy dessert perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 oz) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral oil (vegetable or sunflower)
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) cream of coconut
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (16 oz / 454 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (10 oz / 283 g) flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Using a straw or spoon handle, poke holes evenly across the cake surface.
- Slowly pour the coconut mixture over the cake, letting it soak in. Let it rest 10 minutes.
- Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle flaked coconut over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill for several hours for clean slices and full flavor.
- Shake or whisk cream of coconut before using if separated.
- Use sweetened or unsweetened coconut depending on your sweetness preference.
- For toasted coconut topping, toast flakes in a skillet until golden and cool before using.
- Add coconut or almond extract to enhance flavor in batter or topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
