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Moist & Creamy Coconut Dream Poke Cake

A generous slice of moist coconut poke cake topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
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You will make this easy coconut poke cake recipe often. It uses simple ingredients to create a moist dessert soaked in sweet coconut milk and topped with fluffy whipped topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box, usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 cup cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the white cake according to the package directions for a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Poke deep holes, almost reaching the bottom of the pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened coconut milk, and coconut extract, if using. This is your sweet and creamy dessert soak.
  4. Slowly pour the coconut soak mixture evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing it to seep into all the holes.
  5. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Once chilled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
  7. Sprinkle the toasted flaked coconut over the whipped topping.
  8. Slice and serve this easy make ahead dessert.

Notes

  • To toast the flaked coconut, spread it in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • For a Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake variation, drain one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple and stir the fruit into the coconut soak mixture before pouring it over the cake.
  • You can substitute the whipped topping with a homemade stabilized whipped cream for a richer texture.

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