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Easy Coconut Poke Cake

Easy Coconut Poke Cake

Published: March 5, 2014 Last Updated: December 3, 2020

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This Coconut Poke Cake is one of my favorite classic dessert recipes.

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Classic Dessert Recipes Easy Coconut Poke Cake from It's a Keeper

Easy Coconut Poke Cake

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time26 mins
Total Time36 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 1 oz boxed White Cake mix - 18, plus ingredients to make cake
  • 7 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1 oz container frozen whipped topping - thawed, 8
  • 8 oz sweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

  • Prepare cake according to the package directions.
  • Bake in a 13x9 baking dish according to package directions.
  • Remove cake from the oven, and while still hot, poke holes all over the top using a fork.
  • Open the can of coconut milk and stir it so it is completely combined.
  • Pour 7 oz of the coconut milk over top of the hot cake.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • Spread whipped topping over the entire cake.
  • Top with flaked coconut.
  • Refrigerate for one hour before serving.
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Comments

  1. Zoraya says

    October 24, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    What kind of frozen whipped topping? Do you mean whip cream, can ready made kind? Can you please explain what you mean for frozen whipped topping. Thank you in advance.

    Reply
  2. Debbie G says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Coconut Milk or Cream of Coconut that is sweetened ?

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      May 25, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Coconut milk 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nancherrow says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Mmm…coconut is my very favorite, and coconut cake? Creamy, dreamy, delicious! Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

    Reply
  4. Patti says

    March 16, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Pinned! Yum.

    Reply
  5. Emily Maldonado says

    March 16, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I’ve made this before and it is TO DIE FOR! Always a hit at potlucks, too! Yum.

    Reply
  6. Virginia says

    March 16, 2014 at 9:33 am

    You just brought back fond memories for me! My mother used to make this cake and it was so good. Have a great day.

    Reply
  7. Gentle Joy says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    That sounds so moist and delicious….. thank you for sharing this. Gentle Joy

    Reply
  8. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Christina, this looks amazing! I’m a big fan of poke cakes in general, and coconut is one of my favorite treats. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Mmmmm, this cake sounds fantastic and it is such an easy recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply

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