Description
Tropical paradise meets dessert bliss in this Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake, where luscious flavors dance across each moist, creamy slice. Sweet pineapple and rich coconut merge into a delightful island-inspired treat that transports hungry guests straight to beachside relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- Eggs (as specified on box)
- Oil (as specified on box)
- Water (as specified on box)
Main Filling Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can cream of coconut
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pineapple juice
Finishing and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) tub Cool Whip
- ½ cup (45 grams) shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F and prepare a rectangular baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Combine boxed cake mix with crushed pineapple, including its natural juice, and incorporate vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the vibrant golden batter into the greased baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake according to package guidelines, typically requiring 25-30 minutes for optimal texture and golden-brown appearance.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to rest and slightly cool for approximately 10 minutes, which helps stabilize its structure and prevents crumbling during subsequent preparation steps.
Notes
- Swap regular cake mix for gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Enhance moisture by poking holes throughout the cake while slightly warm, allowing pineapple-coconut filling to seep deeply into every layer.
- Control sweetness by choosing a less sugary cake mix or reducing added sugar, balancing the natural sweetness from crushed pineapple.
- Experiment with toasted coconut flakes as a final garnish to add delightful crunch and intensify tropical flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg