Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake, a dessert that effortlessly transforms your gatherings into a festive paradise. This luscious cake features layers of rich flavors from crushed pineapple and creamy coconut, creating a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to potlucks. Its straightforward preparation ensures you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes, each slice is a burst of sunshine and sweetness that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box French vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- Coconut cream instant pudding mix
- Vanilla instant pudding mix
- Milk
- Sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
- Frozen whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with eggs and oil as instructed on the package, substituting 1 cup of drained pineapple juice for water.
- Bake according to package instructions until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Poke holes across the warm cake with a wooden spoon handle.
- In another bowl, whisk milk with both pudding mixes until slightly thickened; fold in the drained pineapple.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Toast coconut flakes in the oven until golden brown.
- Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg