Description
A very moist poke cake recipe using sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut for deep tropical flavor, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the white cake according to the box directions for a 9×13 inch pan. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, unsweetened coconut milk, and coconut extract until fully combined.
- Slowly pour the coconut liquid mixture evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, prepare the topping: Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the whipped cream topping. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Toast the shredded coconut by spreading it in a single layer on a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- For an extra tropical flavor, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the liquid mixture with pineapple juice.
- If you prefer a firmer topping, use a tub of frozen whipped topping instead of making fresh whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45