hawaiian coconut poke cake

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The Villages, FL
Updated on May 15, 2017

This delicious cake is light and airy and is especially nice to serve at Easter. When I make this everyone wants the recipe.

prep time 25 Min
cook time
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box french vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 small packages coconut instant pudding
  • can 20 0z crushed pineapple; juice saved
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 1 package 16 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 package 7 oz shredded coconut shredded and sweetened
  • - optional 1/2 cup macadamia nuts toasted and rough chopped

How To Make hawaiian coconut poke cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Drain crushed pineapple, reserving juice, and set aside. Pour reserved pineapple juice into measuring cup, then fill with water to 1 cup
  • Step 3
    Prepare cake mix according to package instructions, using reserved pineapple water mixture.
  • Step 4
    Pour batter into baking dish and bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Step 5
    In seperate bowl, whip pudding with half and half until just thickened.
  • Step 6
    Remove cake from oven and with handle of wooden spoon, poke holes over cake. Pour half of pudding mixture over warm cake. Add reserved pineapple to remaining pudding mixture and stir, then pour over top of cake.
  • Step 7
    Chill in refrigerator until set.
  • Step 8
    If using, place macadamia nuts on a baking sheet and toast in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Rough chop when cooled and set aside.
  • Step 9
    For frosting stir thawed whipped frosting until smooth. Frost cake. and sprinkle with coconut and nuts if using. Chill until ready to eat.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #delish
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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