Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of this Irresistible Hawaiian Poke Cake, infused with pineapple and coconut for a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup pineapple juice (100%)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
1 cup whipped topping
¼ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare a cake pan according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake according to package directions.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork.
- Mix together the sweetened shredded coconut and pineapple chunks, then spread this mixture over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
- Before serving, top with whipped topping and maraschino cherries for garnish.
Notes
For an extra tropical touch, consider serving with additional pineapple or a drizzle of coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Hawaiian-inspired / American
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Poke Cake, tropical dessert, pineapple cake, coconut cake, easy cake recipe
