Boxed Cake Mix is filled with a sweet cream made from coconut and topped with whipped cream and grated coconut. This Easy Coconut Poke Cake is a delicious dessert that’s enough to feed a crowd.
Easy cake mix recipes like my Lemon Coconut Poppy Seed Cake, 7UP Sheet Cake, and this dreamy Coconut Cream Poke Cake are perfect for entertaining.
At first bite, you’d never guess that this moist, delicious Coconut Poke Cake starts with boxed cake mix.
Baked in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan, this easy cake recipe is enough to feed a crowd. And I guarantee you, they will LOVE it!
Whipped cream and shredded coconut give the cake an angelic look that’s perfect for a spring or summer gathering. But I wouldn’t hesitate to make this cake any time of the year for any reason.
This cake is a coconut lover’s dream!
Notes on ingredients
- White cake mix – I use Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix. You will also need the items listed on the box to prepare the cake – eggs, WaterAnd vegetable oil.
- coconut cream – Coconut cream should not be confused with unsweetened coconut cream or coconut milk. This sweet, syrupy stuff gives pina coladas coconut flavor, so look in the alcohol department for where they stock the blenders. If you can’t find it at the grocery store, liquor stores should have it.
- Sweetened condensed milk – For the pokecake filling, a can of sweetened condensed milk is combined with the coconut cream and some sour cream.
- sour cream – Either light or full-fat sour cream works equally well with either. Use what you have!
- Frozen whipped cream – Like Cool Whip, fully thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
- Sweetened grated coconut – You can find grated coconut in the baking department. Be sure to save the sweetened version.
FAQ and Valerie’s tips
Yes. However, the benefit of using frozen whipped cream like Cool Whip is that it doesn’t melt as easily. It keeps well for a long time and makes the leftovers last longer. This is exactly the kind of dessert where Cool Whip shines. With all that said, you can substitute 3 cups of fresh whipping cream for an 8-ounce container of frozen heavy cream if you like.
Any brand of cake mix that is sufficient to bake in a 13″ x 9″ baking dish will work just fine. Use only the ingredients and follow the package directions when baking your cake.
Yes! This cake is also delicious with yellow cake mix. However, I really like the angelic look of the white cake mix with the white topping and shredded coconut.
nope! Coconut cream is simply coconut cream that has been sweetened. It contains no alcohol but is commonly used to make tropical drinks.
How to Make Coconut Poke Cakes
- bake the cake – Prepare and bake the cake according to package instructions.
- Prepare the filling – While it is in the oven, mix the coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk and sour cream in a small bowl.
- bag – Take the cake out of the oven. Using a wooden skewer, pierce the entire top of the cake to within 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the edge.
- Fill and cool – Spread the coconut cream mixture evenly over the cake, gently spreading with the back of a spoon to fill in the holes. Cool down completely. At this point the cake can be covered and refrigerated overnight if desired.
- frost and garnish – To serve, spread the whipped cream over the cake and sprinkle with the grated coconut.
The best way to poke a poke cake
People use all of the prongs of one Forkto a Wooden Kabob Skeweror even the grip of a wooden spoon Poke holes in the cake.
I’ve tried them all and found my favorite thing to do is poke holes in a poke cake thick end of a chopstick. They’re the perfect size to create holes for the filling to easily pour in without being too big to ruin the cake’s integrity.
Make-ahead tips
I recommend making this cake a day ahead and refrigerating it overnight before frosting. As it cools, the cake base will absorb the coconut cream filling and take on a wonderful texture.
To serve, top with whipped cream and garnish with coconut flakes.
storage tips
This coconut poke cake recipe contains dairy and should be refrigerated once it has cooled to room temperature, either before or after the frosting. Store leftovers, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
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Coconut Poke Cake
Boxed Cake Mix is filled with a sweet cream made from coconut and topped with whipped cream and grated coconut. This Easy Coconut Poke Cake is a delicious dessert that’s enough to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- 16.25 ounce Package of white cake mix, like Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Cup Water
- ½ Cup vegetable oil
For the coconut cream topping
- 15 ounces coconut cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ Cup sour cream, lightly or regularly
For the whipped topping layer
- 8th ounces frozen whipped cream, like Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 Cup sweetened grated coconut
instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Prepare cake as directed on package mix, using whole eggs (not egg whites), water, and vegetable oil. Bake in the prepared casserole dish for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream.
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Take the cake out of the oven. Using a wooden skewer, pierce the entire top of the cake to within 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the edge. Spread the coconut cream mixture evenly over the cake, gently using the back of a spoon to fill in the holes. Cool down completely. At this point the cake can be covered and refrigerated overnight if desired.
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To serve, spread whipped cream over the cake and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Nourishment
Calories: 411 kcal · Carbohydrates: 66 G · Protein: 6 G · Fat: 14 G · Saturated Fatty Acids: 11 G · Polyunsaturated fat: 1 G · Monounsaturated fatty acids: 2 G · Trans fats: 0.1 G · Cholesterol: 49 mg · Sodium: 309 mg · Potassium: 183 mg · Fiber: 2 G · Sugar: 52 G · Vitamin A: 161 ie · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 171 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients and is an estimate, not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.