Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure with our Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill poke cake recipe, but rather a flavorful journey that marries the exotic notes of pineapple and the rich, creamy essence of coconut. The magic of this pineapple poke cake lies in its delightful fusion of flavors, resulting in a moist and heavenly dessert that’ll brighten your day. And the best part? This is an easy pineapple cake recipe, so you can whip up this tropical treat in no time at all.”
What Is The Best Cake For Pineapple Poke Cake
white or yellow cake mix works best for this recipe. They complement the pineapple and coconut flavors without overpowering them.
How deep should the holes be for a pineapple poke cake
You’ll want to poke holes that are deep enough to let the pudding seep in but not so deep that the cake falls apart. A rule of thumb is to make the holes about halfway deep into the cake.
Ingredients Needed To Make This Pineapple Coconut Cake
- Yellow cake mix
- Coconut cream instant pudding mix
- Crushed pineapple – drained, saving juice
- Milk
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Whipped topping – can substitute fresh whipped cream
- Toasted coconut flakes
How To Make Pineapple Poke Cake
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare cake mix per instruction substituting pineapple juice from crushed pineapple. ***if there is not enough juice, add water to make 1 cup. Bake according to directions.
- Remove cake from oven and using end of cooking spoon, poke holes in cake.
- With a hand or stand mixer, beat together milk and pudding mix until slightly thickened. Mix in drained pineapple and cup of coconut. Pour mixture over warm cake, making sure pudding mixture goes into poked holes. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until set or minimum of 1 hour.
- Spread on whipped topping. Sprinkle on toasted coconut. Serve immediately. Store remaining cake in fridge.
Commonly Asked Questions
The trick is to ensure the pudding seeps into all the holes you’ve poked in the cake. This helps keep it moist and flavorful.
In crushed pineapple recipes like this one, ensure you drain the pineapple well before using it. Too much juice could make your cake soggy.
The simplicity lies in the use of a boxed cake mix and ready-made pudding, which cuts down on prep time and complexity. Yet, the result is a decadently moist and flavorful cake that tastes homemade.
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Ingredients
- 1 box butter or yellow cake mix
- 2 3.4 oz packages coconut cream instant pudding mix
- 1 8oz can crushed pineapple – drained, saving juice
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 16oz container whipped topping or 3 cups fresh whipped cream
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare cake mix per instruction substituting pineapple juice from crushed pineapple. ***if there is not enough juice, add water to make 1 cup. Bake according to directions.
- Remove cake from oven and using end of cooking spoon, poke holes in cake.
- With a hand or stand mixer, beat together milk and pudding mix until slightly thickened. Mix in drained pineapple and cup of coconut. Pour mixture over warm cake, making sure pudding mixture goes into poked holes. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until set or minimum of 1 hour.
- Spread on whipped topping. Sprinkle on toasted coconut. Serve immediately. Store remaining cake in fridge.
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The cake is delicious, my family and church loved it. My only thing is I’ve made it twice and haven’t been able to get it to run down in the holes I poke in my cake. This last time I added some pineapple juice to my pudding mixture. Still had no luck. What do I need to do?
Thanks for sharing your experience—and I’m glad to hear everyone loved the flavor! As for the filling not soaking into the cake after poking holes, here are a few tips that should help:
1. Poke deeper and wider holes
• Use the handle of a wooden spoon rather than a toothpick or fork. The larger and deeper the holes, the easier it is for the pudding or filling to flow into the cake.
2. Pour while the cake is still warm
• If your pudding mixture is added to a completely cooled cake, it may not absorb well. Try pouring the filling while the cake is warm but not hot to allow for better absorption.
3. Spread and tap
• After pouring the filling, gently tap the pan on the counter to help it settle into the holes. Use a spoon to guide the pudding into each hole if needed.
Hope this helps you out! ~Donya
Looks amazing. Is crushed pineapple in its own juice or syrup? And full fat milk or can you use 2% for example? Thanks.
Assume 13 x 9 pan.
Hey there! You’ll separate the pineapple from the juice, the recipe tells you when to use which, and use whatever milk you’d like! ~Donya
How many holes should I poke into the cake ?Also,how big of a spoon handle should I use? Drinking straw size or larger?
Just enough holes that the filling will evenly disperse throughout the cake. Typically the back of cooking spoons are larger than a drinking straw! I hope this answers your questions, enjoy the cake! ~Donya
Is this made in a 13×9 pan
Yes, it can be! Enjoy! ~Donya
How do you use 4 cups of milk in this cake? Pineapple
Coconut POKE CAKE
Thanks
All the instructions are in the full recipe card.
Enjoy,
~Donya
This cake was unbelievably delicious! Everyone loved it and it was not hard to make at all. Saves well too. My chocolate loving husband said it was better than chocolate cake! That is a true compliment! I highly recommend this cake for any occasion!
Can you substitute coconut cream pudding with vanilla cream?
Husband said this is the best cake he has had in a long time
Thank you so much, Sandy!
~Donya
I made this for a friend’s swim potluck and it was all gone. Definitely a hit. Sadly I never had a chance to taste it
So making another one soon. I did rave reviews! Great recipe apparently…
Apparently! Yes. 😉
So glad you got rave reviews. Thanks!
~Donya