Best Coconut Poke Cake Recipe (2024)

This Coconut Poke Cake is, hands down, the very best coconut cake you will even have. It is so tender, it has a great crumb and loads of coconut flavor.

When you want to serve the Best Coconut Poke Cake to your family this is the recipe that you are going to have to use. So tender, it has a great crumb and loads of coconut flavor.

What is a poke cake? A poke can is when you create little holes within the cake to pour some liquid for the cake to absorb.

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What We Love About This Delicious Coconut Poke Cake Recipe

If you hate dry cake, that doesn’t have a lot of flavor, then you will love this cake. You will love how very moist and luscious it is and is a favorite of all coconut lovers everywhere.

• 30 Minute Cake: An amazing fluffy cake that takes little time but has incredible flavor.
• Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge for this easy cake.
• Family Friendly: Coconut Lovers will love this coconut poke cake recipe.
• Adaptable: Can make it low-carb or dairy free, etc…
• Makes Great Leftovers: This delicious cake stays moist for a great time.

Ingredient Notes for Easy Coconut Poke Cake

• Boxed Cake Mix: 1Boxed white cake mix (18 oz),plus ingredients to make cake for the box mix following box directions.
• Coconut Extract
• 5.4ozCream of coconut
• Frozen whipped topping,thawed such as Cool Whip
• Sweetened coconut flakes

Equipment Needed for Delicious Coconut Poke Cake

• 13×9 Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Hand Mixer

How to Make Coconut Cake Easy Recipe

These are the basic steps for makingcake with coconut milk.Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

STEP 1: MAKE CAKE BATTER

First, prepare cake according to the box directions. Second, bake in a 13×9 baking dish.

STEP 2: POKE

Next, remove cake from the oven, and while still hot, poke small holes all over the top using a fork or the end of a wooden spoon and then open the can of coconut milk and stir it so it is completely combined, next pour 7 oz of the coconut milk over top of the warm cake.

STEP 3: COOL

Then, let cake cool completely. Spread whipped topping over the entire top of the cake. Finally, top with flaked coconut and then refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Prep and Storage Tips for Moist Coconut Poke Cake

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY POKE CAKE RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

If you want to make this cake ahead of time, that is no problem. It will sit in the refrigerator for several days.

Truly, this cake can last in the freezer, wrapped tightly for a few months.

HOW TO STORE THIS FAVORITE CAKE RECIPE

Store well wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep a moist cake.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS BEST CAKE RECIPE

Also, you can also freeze it if you need to, I recommend that you put the cake in unfrosted, then when it is time to serve, add the whip topping and coconut.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert Tips for Making This Easy Coconut Cake Recipe

• Toast :To give a nutty flavor try toasted coconut.
• Sweeten:A little sweetened condensed milk with your coconut milk
• Drizzle:Decorate with a little melted dark chocolate and caramel sauce on top of the cale and make a little samoa cake.
• Coconut Cake:For the true coconut lover use a coconut cake mix instead of a white cake mix.
• Cream Cheese Icing: Replace the whipped cream with a cream cheese icing.

What to Serve with Coconut Poke Cake

• Stabilized Whipped Cream
• Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
• Mocha Latte

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