Coconut Poke Cake

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This coconut poke cake is simple to make with white cake soaked in sweet, creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and crispy flaked coconut — a real treat for those who love coconut!

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a slice of coconut poke cake, plated, and topped with toasted coconut.
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix

  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake white cake mix in a 9x13-inch dish according to package directions.

    Overhead of white cake ingredients in a bowl waiting to be mixed.

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  2. While cake is still hot, poke holes with a fork all over the top.

    Overhead of a baked white cake with a fork poking hole on the top.

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  3. Mix cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl.

    Overhead of cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk being whisked together in a bowl.

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  4. Pour over the top of hot cake. Let cake cool completely.

    Overhead of a cream of coconut mixture being poured over a white cake with a bowl of the mixture off to the side.

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  5. Frost cake with whipped topping and cover with flaked coconut. Keep cake chilled in the refrigerator.

    Overhead of frosting being spread over a cake.

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    Overhead of a frosted cake with coconut shavings sprinkled over the top.

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  6. Enjoy!

    a slice of coconut poke cake, plated, and topped with toasted coconut.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
14g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 0mg 3%
Potassium 154mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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