Coconut Cream Poke Cake: The Indulgent Dessert Everyone Loves
Coconut Cream Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines light and fluffy cake with rich coconut flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, using coconut milk instead of water.
- Bake according to package directions, then remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Poke holes in the warm cake using a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and half the coconut. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cake and top with remaining shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Can substitute shredded coconut with toasted coconut for more depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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